Abandoned bull fighting ring, slowly falling apart in Uruguay.

The mortal remains of an estimated 70,000 people lie in the basement of a monastery in Lima, Peru.

In the upscale neighborhood of Miraflores in Lima, a pretty little park is home to dozens of cats.

A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

This Peruvian canyon is filled with geometric salt pools that have been being harvested since the Incan empire.

Huge stone depressions which may have acted as an Incan agricultural experiment.

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

If you’ve ever seen a picture of Machu Picchu, then you’ve seen a picture of Huayna Picchu—you just didn’t realize it.

This is why we can't have nice things on the Incan Trail.

A lookout spot for the Andean condor, at the edges of one of the deepest canyons in the world.

An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

The mysterious "Candelabra of the Andes" could represent anything from a god's trident to a hallucinogenic plant.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

Ecuador’s historic seat of government has been quietly looted in recent decades, and no one knows how or by whom.

This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

This mountainside open-air museum was built from the ashes left behind by a devastating fire.

An intriguing antique iron Ferris wheel that most locals are sure was designed by Gustave Eiffel.

Visit this odd display of indigenous style in Argentine wine country.

The former house of an anthropologist couple displays Lacandón Maya artifacts in a homey atmosphere.