Two identical statues by Fernando Botero, one blown to pieces in a terrorist bombing, the other donated as a gift for peace.

Towering high above the neighborhood of La Candelaria, the church is easily recognizable by its distinctive red-and-white striped facade.

Home to 23 voluptuous and instantly lovable sculptures by one of Latin America's most celebrated artists.

The colonial city's social history is reflected in its fanciful door knockers.

Outdoor escalators and art have helped change what was once a notoriously dangerous part of Medellín.

Perched atop the highest hill in Cartagena, this 17th-century convent offers spectacular views of the city.

This Bogotá museum houses the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold relics.

Three hundred illuminated pillars form an “artificial forest” in Medellín.

Former drug lord’s manor, now a theme park. Watch out for the hippos.

An unusual and beautiful form of mass transit serves the city's steepest neighborhoods.

This elegant Colombian fortress was one of the torture headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition.

An ancient city hidden in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

A 10 million-ton rock once worshiped by the Tahamies Indians, accessed by an astounding staircase.

This tiny shop has been serving traditional tamales for more than 200 years.

A cozy bookstore and coffee shop in the heart of Cartagena's Old City.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's 1943 book shares a surprising connection with El Salvador.

A legendary tree towers within its own vibrant sanctuary.

A Mayan village preserved for centuries in volcanic ash.

A huge, bustling local market in Panama City.

This softball diamond has a culture all its own.

This church was transported brick by brick from the ruins of a 16th-century city into Panama City's current historic district.

Launched by Napoleon's soldiers more than 200 years ago, a cannonball remains embedded in the tower wall.

The inverted pyramid design of this station stands out amid Bratislava's urban landscape.

This Slovakian statue of an emerging sewer worker might just be a bronze peeping tom.