The largest library in Latin America owes its existence to an Old World earthquake and a Napoleonic invasion.

This stunning Brazilian library contains the largest collection of Portuguese texts outside of Portugal itself.

This park feels like a lush little jungle full of wildlife nestled within São Paulo.

One of São Paulo's tight urban intersections has become a haven for graffiti artists ever since a single Batman started the trend.

An enigmatic mural hiding in plain sight in one of São Paulo's busiest metro stations.

The pedestrian traffic signals in Brazil's teeming metropolis light up with clues to nearby landmarks.

Abandoned bull fighting ring, slowly falling apart in Uruguay.

Constructed on the ruins of a convent, this tower saved countless lives.

This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.

The final resting place of the liberator of Argentina is guarded around the clock by two soldiers.

Popular tourist destination where witches in dark hats sell dried llama fetuses for good luck.

Museum dedicated to the sacred leaf of the Andes.

In La Paz's huge, city-sized cemetery, the deceased are stored in rows of apartment-like buildings.

The celebrity luchadores of La Paz are tough ladies in traditional petticoats and braids.

Mysterious Incan ruins on a tiny island in Lake Titicaca.

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

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

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

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

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

A Christian monastery stands on what was once a holy Incan temple.

The little bear in the "funny kind of hat" has made his way from London back to Peru.

This stone complex marks the urban center of a lost civilization.

An Ecuadorian haberdashery that sets the record straight about the so-called "Panama" hat.