In paradise, feral pigs have claimed an island all to themselves.

Visit the ruins of a magnificent mansion confiscated by Fidel Castro.

After the Cuban Revolution, the famous rum company had to leave their swanky headquarters behind.

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

No one knows the meaning behind this giant sculpture of a nude woman with a fork riding a rooster in Havana.

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.

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

A Cuban artist reclaimed his impoverished neighborhood as a dreamy folk art kingdom.

A secret climbing tree hides along the side of a Costa Rican road.

The same water that fills a luxury resort’s pools feeds these free hot springs in the rainforest.

This wildlife refuge is home to more than 200 species of birds, as well as monkeys, lizards, and other wildlife.

These mysterious ancient stone spheres were created by a civilization lost to time and are now mostly lawn ornaments.

This church was transported brick by brick from the ruins of a 16th-century city into Panama City's current historic district.

A huge, bustling local market in Panama City.

This Bogotá museum houses the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold relics.

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

The remains of Uruguayan hero José Artigas lie beneath a monument in Montevideo’s main square.

This historic fort overlooks Montevideo and appears on Uruguay’s coat of arms.

This beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is one of Uruguay's most treasured cultural gems.

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

A mysterious architectural gem in one of the most elegant areas of Buenos Aires.

A vast necropolis where you'll find the elaborate mausoleums of Argentinian tango stars.

A vibrant street away from the typical tourist track, lined with colorful, mosaic-covered houses.

A series of waterfalls so massive they straddle the border of Argentina and Brazil.