This Brazilian palace island was once the site of the last grand ball before revolution.

Museum precariously perched on a massive yellow pillar.

A stunning Catholic cathedral built by a curve-loving communist in Brazil’s newly created capital.

An art museum with an eclectic design and a scandalous past.

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

Solitary monument dedicated to the beauty of nature.

A 125-meter long "tribute to the Brazilian people."

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

The largest open-air contemporary art center in Latin America is a unique experience in the Atlantic Forest.

This massive Brazilian church is built like an angular, technicolor pyramid left by Mayans from the future.

Beautiful public park off the beaten path and away from tourists.

Crumbling remnant of Rio's colonial past tucked behind Corcovado mountain in the neighborhood of Cosme Velho.

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

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

These ruined Incan mausoleum towers still bear carvings of sacred animals on their blocks.

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

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

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

An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

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

This lake’s emerald green waters are a spectacular sight, but it’s not a great place for a swim.

This red lake 4,000 meters above sea level is home to rare flamingos.