A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

This graveyard boasts a medley of diverse and imaginative funeral architecture.

The ruins of an abandoned church mingle with the graves at Oaxaca’s General Cemetery.

The stoutest tree in the world.

You can explore the halls of tombs in the abandoned former capital of the Zapotecs.

This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.

Local lore claims this rocky cape hides a lost Aztec treasure.

These sacred Mesoamerican ruins feature peculiar petroglyphs hidden in the stones.

Site of a former hidden treehouse in New Orleans.

This peaceful gem in upstate New York was chosen as the future home of the 14th Dalai Lama's Library and Museum.

The floor-to-ceiling collection in an old factory is a unique alternative to stuffy galleries.

Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

The world's largest wooden structure.

This bridge made famous in a novel and on-screen wasn't actually built over the river Kwai.

Despite producing just a handful of movies, a brave and lyrical filmmaker has an entire museum dedicated to him.