This dramatic monument in Colombia honors a little-known indigenous fighter for independence.

This small bridge serves as a symbol of South America's independence.

The 17th-century hacienda where Simón Bolívar spent his last days before dying from tuberculosis.

This statue pays homage to a group of kids's childhood companion who once called the park home.

Every Sunday, Bogotá turns 75 miles of its city streets into a bicycle superhighway.

This unusual monument shows a naked Simón Bolívar stripped of clothing, medals, and swords.

Largest monument in Colombia depicts 14 lancers who drove back an army.

The world's first crowdfunded skyscraper has not gone quite to plan.

Located outside Medellín, this Colombian park focuses on conservation and sustainability.

What was once the longest suspension bridge in Latin America was directly inspired by the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.

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

A self-taught astronomer fell in love with the stars and built his own observatory in Colombia.

This colonial town in Colombia sits around the largest stone paved square in South America.

Towering high above the neighborhood of La Candelaria, the church is easily recognizable by its distinctive red-and-white striped facade.

Home to 23 voluptuous and instantly lovable sculptures by one of Latin America's most celebrated artists.

A park with one large cat sculpture and 15 smaller ones, all painted by different Colombian artists.

A museum built around a bus-sized fossil on the side of the highway.

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

This tiny shop has been serving traditional tamales for more than 200 years.

An unusual and beautiful form of mass transit serves the city's steepest neighborhoods.

The world's tallest palm trees look like the whimsical kind of plant you'd find in a Dr. Seuss story.

This whimsical home made entirely from clay is basically a giant piece of pottery.

A 10 million-ton rock once worshiped by the Tahamies Indians, accessed by an astounding staircase.

Unparalleled stargazing, one of Colombia's best observatories, and a swimming pool can all be found in the middle of this ancient tropical forest.