The sophisticated hydraulic system of the Nazca civilization.

This metal tower in the desert provides views of a handful of Nazca geoglyphs.

Now containing the bones of the actual conquistador, instead of someone else.

The Uros people live on floating reed islands in lake Titicaca.

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

A set of ancient drawings in the desert of Peru that are so massive, many of them can only be fully seen from the sky.

The best-preserved ancient theater in the world.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

The ornate miniature mansions were built for Istanbul's feathered residents.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

This anthropological museum offers a glimpse into the lives of the Indigenous peoples of the Amazon River Basin.

This singular art museum in São Paulo is unique inside and out.

These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.

105-foot wide giant metallic flower blooms anew every day in the heart of Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires' city of the dead contains some very famous remains, including Eva Perón.

A tower devoted to — and modeled after — the Divine Comedy.

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

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

Stroll among dozens of statues depicting pre-Columbian kings, gods, and supernatural beings.

This museum is dedicated to telling the story of dinosaurs from a creationist perspective. 

Walk on a glass floor suspended over ancient mummified remains.

Eclectic collection of dark and macabre antiques.