The very first subway station in New York City is beautiful, decked out in chandeliers, and ... abandoned?

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

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.

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

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

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

A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

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

This huge green space packed with activities will make you forget you're in the middle of the Ecuadorian capital.

Roam the cradle of the Cuban Revolution with life-sized dinosaurs.

A tomb in this cemetery holds soil from every country in Latin America.

The Cuban revolutionary looks over the country from its highest peak.

This imposing memorial contains the remains of Che Guevara — and 29 other guerrillas who died with him in Bolivia.

A colossal statue with a controversial past, forgotten for more than 30 years.

A bronze sculpture of Lenin’s likeness outside Havana surrounded by 12 human figures in solidarity with the Bolshevik Revolution.

His music once banned in Communist Cuba, John Lennon is now immortalized in bronze by Castro, who considers Lennon a "fellow dreamer."

In terms of history and architecture, this is one of the most remarkable cemeteries in the world.

A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.

Castro's communist ice cream mothership has been serving five-scoop "salads" for over 50 years.

Once a favorite playground for the world's most illustrious guests, Hotel Nacional's secret weapons and bunkers reveal a more menacing side to its golden history.

This communist country can still appreciate its fragrant past.

This statue in Plaza San Francisco commemorates a beloved figure from 1950s Havana.