Pilgrims each carried a brick to the top of Mount Monserrate to help build this historic sanctuary in Colombia.

An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

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.

If you’ve ever seen a picture of Machu Picchu, then you’ve seen a picture of Huayna Picchu—you just didn’t realize it.

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

Huge stone depressions which may have acted as an Incan agricultural experiment.

This Peruvian canyon is filled with geometric salt pools that have been being harvested since the Incan empire.

Did Inca children also slide down these smooth rocky slopes above Cusco?

The stones of this Incan wall complex fit together so well you couldn't fit a piece of paper between some of them.

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

A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.

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.

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

The highest tropical mountain range in the world is in Central Peru, home to a vast array of exotic and quirky plants and animals.

The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

A hidden art gallery in an abandoned Warsaw fort.

In the summer, the area around this sculpture transforms into a vibrant concert venue.

The giant statue and its model solar system honor the native Pole who declared that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

This tower in a small Polish village uses the power of a sacred bell to ward off mischievous weather spirits.