An Archaeological Wonder of Peru, and the largest stone ruin site in the New World.

The colonial city's social history is reflected in its fanciful door knockers.

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

This dramatic monument in Colombia honors a little-known indigenous fighter for independence.

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

Cathedral carved out of salt, located a mile below the earth's surface.

Located outside Medellín, this Colombian park focuses on conservation and sustainability.

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

A museum of memories in what was once one of the most violent cities in the world.

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

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.

In the heart of Medellín, an artsy urban complex sets the stage for demonstrations and protests.

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

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

This collection of ancient, mountaintop, underground tombs was once hidden by decades of bloodshed.

Only gap in the 30,000-mile span of roads called the Pan-American Highway.

This neon blue river gets its color from a unique mix of bacteria and volcano minerals.

Military artifacts from the Salvadoran Civil War are displayed in this small but notable museum.

Central America's deepest lake is actually a volcanic caldera, surrounded by three volcanoes.

Hidden deep in the Guatemalan jungle is a turquoise paradise of natural pools, caves, and waterfalls.

Mesoamerican monoliths and zoomorphic stones covered in royal visages, ancient mythology, and grand celestial events.

The development of this cliffside waterpark is representative of Mexico's history of co-op tourism developments.

Extraordinary sculpture garden created by an eccentric English poet.