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

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.

Enchanting cave with a river crashing through the roof.

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

Unparalleled stargazing, one of Colombia's best observatories, and a swimming pool can all be found in the middle of this ancient tropical forest.

An explosion of natural color known as "the river that ran away from paradise."

A dangling church built over a Colombian gorge.

An ancient city hidden in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Some of the best Persian food in New York comes from the front window of an unassuming pizza shop.

This Manhattan museum houses one of the largest collections of Spanish art and manuscripts outside of Spain.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

The world's spiciest ice cream comes from Glasgow.

Every Easter, a small Sicilian town builds a stunning cathedral out of bread.

An imperial art museum offers edible versions of its most treasured displays in an on-site fine-dining restaurant.

These sweets make convincing mimics of everything from fish balls to eggs to koi ponds.

This legendary dessert was served to Nobel laureates for decades.

Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.

A sculptural commentary on capitalism pokes up from the East River.

Hidden in plain sight on a pair of Manhattan subway tunnels are a pair of public instruments that sing to each other.

At least seven hues of blue and turquoise make this freshwater lagoon unique.

Behind a bodega is a small museum of relics and ephemera showcasing the history of New York.

The factory for the popular Dumbo location, the Greenpoint shop is a quiet gem.

Take in a rare, face-to-face glimpse of Lady Liberty at this tucked away Red Hook park.