Ancient Peruvian fertility temple or modern money-making hoax? Either way these monoliths still look like penises.

The depictions of slaughter are surprisingly detailed at this mysterious ancient site.

A kitschy Italian medieval-style castle incongruously located amidst one of the most historic towns in the Peruvian Amazon.

The shockingly unspoiled Peruvian tomb of the Lord of Sipan was once guarded by a footless warrior.

A mysterious pre-Incan ruin believed to have miraculous healing powers.

A set of ancient drawings in the desert of Peru that are so massive, many of them can only be fully seen from the sky.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

Nazca pilgrimage site covering 370 acres is a popular stop for archeologists and looters.

Death rituals and sacrifice inside a Peruvian megalith.

The remains of what was the most important religious complex in coastal Peru for over a millennium.

A market for witches is hidden within a train station.

Lima’s Museum of Anthropology is lined with thousands of elongated human craniums.

The large collection of pre-Columbian pottery might make you blush.

This unimaginably large pile of sand near Nazca is one of the tallest dunes in the world.

White llama terraces dazzle in Peru's "other Machu Picchu."

A remarkable geological formation resembling a forest made of stone.

Ecuador's first Catholic church was built by Spanish conquistadors in 1534.

This huge green space packed with activities will make you forget you're in the middle of the Ecuadorian capital.

If you've ever wondered at which cycle of the moon you’re supposed to spread manure produced by your guinea pigs, this is the place for you.

This museum’s collection includes rescued birds, fine art, and a collection of shrunken heads.

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

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

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

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.