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

A bright little alley in La Boca is a part of tango history.

The design of the Palacio Salvo has been described as "a lighthouse on top of a building."

The southernmost Anglican cathedral in the world has whale bones standing in its yard.

This plaza at the end of the world teems with monumental tributes to a problematic history, and laser discs.

The most southern point you can drive to in the Western Hemisphere.

This sculpture pays homage to sailors that perished attempting to round Cape Horn.

An abandoned whaling station on an active volcano offers hot springs in Antarctica, surrounded by ruined giants of industry.

Spanish religion mixed with local architecture has yielded a network of churches unlike any other.

This fairytale house on the shore of a Chilean Lake oozes an eclectic mix of Chilote and German Cultural heritage.

A sliver of 19th-century Germany sits on the shore of a Chilean lake.

Named for the DeFoe novel inspired by a stranded sailor, this island is known for its rare plants and extreme beauty.

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

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

It took 82 years and four different plaques to finally get the story right.

The outside of this exposed Moche pyramid is covered with striking colorful adobe friezes.

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

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

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

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

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

Where British troops serving on the remote islands paid tribute to their faraway hometowns.

In a small town outside Jerusalem, a roadside diner is devoted to all things Elvis Presley.