Two identical statues by Fernando Botero, one blown to pieces in a terrorist bombing, the other donated as a gift for peace.

This collection of ancient, mountaintop, underground tombs was once hidden by decades of bloodshed.

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

Colombia's biggest botanical garden contains plants from all across the country.

The centuries-old trees are draped with Spanish moss to make them look like wizened elders.

Known as the site of 'El Dorado,' this mysterious lake is rumored to hold gold beneath its waters.

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

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

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

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

Cathedral carved out of salt, located a mile below the earth's surface.

A little known Colombian theme park of giant curiosities.

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.

A dangling church built over a Colombian gorge.

The Andean town where every single building is decorated with a brightly colored frieze.

Packed with geological formations, an ancient river, and taxidermied seals, this overlooked coastal cave system is worth a spelunk.

The titular "little arch" near this Italian resort is one of the most popular diving spots in the country.

This one-of-a-kind archeological site is home to strange prehistoric ruins, the original use of which is still a mystery.

Stalactites and stalagmites in a beautifully lit cave.