The fighters and conspirators that won independence for Paraguay held secret meetings at this historic house.

An unlikely neo-Gothic castle in the Paraguayan countryside.

An underexplored, 130-foot tropical waterfall that you will have all to yourself.

These spectacular ruins were built by Spanish padres in the 17th century.

The Sun, Moon, and stars peacefully coexist with animals, humans, and their tools at this surprising sculpture park.

Where sweethearts leave their love locks in the Uruguayan capital.

This beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is one of Uruguay's most treasured cultural gems.

Abandoned bull fighting ring, slowly falling apart in Uruguay.

The oldest café in Montevideo preserves its history as the city's bohemian hub.

Because sometimes the most efficient route from A to B isn't a straight line.

Plagued by riots, celebrity injuries and a tragic death, this amusement park has been demolished.

A beautiful, abandoned farming headquarters overtaken by nature and graffiti.

This anthropological museum offers a glimpse into the lives of the Indigenous peoples of the Amazon River Basin.

This magnificent tree towering over the Atlantic rainforest is one of the oldest and largest in Brazil.

World's largest open air theater spans 24 acres and hosts a massive recreation of the Passion of Christ.

Once a year, ambitious surfers can ride the world's largest river.

São Paulo's oldest magic shop has been hiding in plain sight for nearly four decades.

An obelisk marks the exact center of the continent, as per the calculations of the legendary Brazilian explorer Cândido Rondon.

One of the world's last well-maintained airship hangars.

Its collection details the experiences of the largest Japanese community outside Japan.

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

This small Brazilian museum honors the work of a German biologist who studied the jungles for decades.

A Tudor-style castle in Brazil holds one of the world's largest armory collections.

This Brazilian Lady Liberty is one of the few replicas that was actually made by the original designer.