In the middle of one of South America's most historic walled cities lies a bar with an enormous collection of Soviet memorabilia.

An inspired museum dedicated to the patron saint of enslaved people, inside the cloisters where he lived and died.

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

Perched atop the highest hill in Cartagena, this 17th-century convent offers spectacular views of the city.

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

A cozy bookstore and coffee shop in the heart of Cartagena's Old City.

The caldera of this mini-volcano has been turned into a naturally heated mud bath.

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

This city park wants you to take your shoes off.

This unofficial museum details the rise and fall of Colombia's most notorious narcotrafficker, Pablo Escobar.

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

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

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

Every Sunday, Bogotá turns 75 miles of its city streets into a bicycle superhighway.

Erected in 1803, it is the first astronomical observatory that was built in the Americas.

Pilgrims each carried a brick to the top of Mount Monserrate to help build this historic sanctuary in Colombia.

Towering high above the neighborhood of La Candelaria, the church is easily recognizable by its distinctive red-and-white striped facade.

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

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

Originally built to monitor fishing, this Victorian tower now educates visitors about the local salmon industry.

This beautiful site is where the first transatlantic telegraph was sent from.

These gigantic skeletons tower over visitors and provide insight into the creatures that once ruled over Ireland.

A restaurant with an extensive Irish whiskey bar also has several first editions of famous works by Irish authors.

A devastating booze inferno poured through the streets, claiming several victims who drank it.