Cusco, Peru
Plaza de Armas
Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.
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Cusco, Peru
Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.
Guatape, Colombia
The Andean town where every single building is decorated with a brightly colored frieze.
Sesquilé, Colombia
Known as the site of 'El Dorado,' this mysterious lake is rumored to hold gold beneath its waters.
Medellín, Colombia
Two identical statues by Fernando Botero, one blown to pieces in a terrorist bombing, the other donated as a gift for peace.
Medellín, Colombia
Home to 23 voluptuous and instantly lovable sculptures by one of Latin America's most celebrated artists.
Medellín, Colombia
Three hundred illuminated pillars form an “artificial forest” in Medellín.
Bogotá, Colombia
A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.
Medellín, Colombia
This unofficial museum details the rise and fall of Colombia's most notorious narcotrafficker, Pablo Escobar.
Santiago, Chile
The gorgeous murals at this open-air museum form the largest street art collective in Chile.
Rapa Nui, Chile
The largest stone moai on Rapa Nui.
Santiago, Chile
A museum founded to reflect on and remember the human rights abuses under Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet.
Foz do Iguaçu, Argentina
A series of waterfalls so massive they straddle the border of Argentina and Brazil.
Villa Martelli, Argentina
This giant power line tower is a robot that can express its moods in neon.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
A bright little alley in La Boca is a part of tango history.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
A vibrant street away from the typical tourist track, lined with colorful, mosaic-covered houses.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
105-foot wide giant metallic flower blooms anew every day in the heart of Buenos Aires.
Quito, Ecuador
A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.
San Antonio de Pichincha, Ecuador
An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.
Quito, Ecuador
Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.
Quito, Ecuador
Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.
Quito, Ecuador
The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.
Quito, Ecuador
This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.
Quito, Ecuador
It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.
Banos, Ecuador
A swing to dangle you off the very edge.