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

Massive volcano in the Andes is the farthest point from earth's center.

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

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

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

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

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

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

The enormous appendage offers spectacular views of Colombia's Huila Department.

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

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

Enchanting cave with a river crashing through the roof.

A dangling church built over a Colombian gorge.

Known as one of the most famous parks in Honduras.

This fortress in Honduras was built to resist pirates, but its builders had more to fear from the British.

Fish raining from the sky are the cause of a yearly celebration in this small Honduran town.

This incredibly diverse research station is one of the largest tropical botanical gardens in the world.

These Honduran caves earned their magical nickname thanks to reflective bone deposits.

This staircase full of Mayan hieroglyphics is perhaps the largest single text in the world.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's 1943 book shares a surprising connection with El Salvador.

A legendary tree towers within its own vibrant sanctuary.

This risky summer festival honors a historic volcanic eruption.