Ella Fitzgerald, opera singer Enrico Caruso, and dancer Isadora Duncan all performed in this lavish, supposedly haunted theater.

Dozens of vintage puppets are displayed in an unassuming hallway at the public library.

A beautiful midcentury mural by the famed Brazilian modernist artist Emiliano Di Cavalcanti.

The pedestrian traffic signals in Brazil's teeming metropolis light up with clues to nearby landmarks.

The crypts are so large they're basically their own underground church.

Ecuador's largest Incan ruins show evidence of sophisticated irrigation and diplomacy among the ancient builders.

This magnificent natural sandstone bridge is one of the largest in the world and is an iconic symbol for Lake Powell.

An Ecuadorian haberdashery that sets the record straight about the so-called "Panama" hat.

This museum’s collection includes rescued birds, fine art, and a collection of shrunken heads.

An exhibition devoted to the life (and posthumous taxidermy form) of the last known representative of the Pinta Island Tortoises.

An exotic jungle hideaway run entirely by indigenous Kichwa women.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

This mysterious tower is said to enshrine a dormant seven-headed serpent that once protected Vientiane from destruction.

An abandoned Ecuadorian prison that once held ex-presidents and notorious con artists is now a carceral museum.

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

This Ecuadorian cemetery is home to a jaw-dropping topiary wonderland.

A dangling church built over a Colombian gorge.

This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

Home of the "true" equator.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

In the heart of Medellín, an artsy urban complex sets the stage for demonstrations and protests.