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

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

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

Outdoor escalators and art have helped change what was once a notoriously dangerous part of Medellín.

A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.

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

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

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

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

Three hundred illuminated pillars form an “artificial forest” in Medellín.

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

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

This elegant Colombian fortress was one of the torture headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition.

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

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.

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

A dangling church built over a Colombian gorge.

Visit this odd display of indigenous style in Argentine wine country.

105-foot wide giant metallic flower blooms anew every day in the heart of Buenos Aires.

A bright little alley in La Boca is a part of tango history.

Buenos Aires' city of the dead contains some very famous remains, including Eva Perón.

A series of waterfalls so massive they straddle the border of Argentina and Brazil.

This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.