This former shopping center now acts as the eccentric lair of the Venezuelan secret police and their shadow prison.

If you’ve ever seen a picture of Machu Picchu, then you’ve seen a picture of Huayna Picchu—you just didn’t realize it.

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

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.

A pretty park of over 1,600 olive trees that grew from just three saplings brought over from Spain.

This stone complex marks the urban center of a lost civilization.

An enormous, 30-story-deep hole in the middle of Guatemala City.

This historic fort overlooks Montevideo and appears on Uruguay’s coat of arms.

This historic stadium was built to host the first-ever FIFA World Cup.

With its vast selection of books, comics, and records, this nearly 70-year-old open-air market always rewards the patient browser.

These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.

105-foot wide giant metallic flower blooms anew every day in the heart of Buenos Aires.

A bright little alley in La Boca is a part of tango history.

This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.

Chelsea's soldiers were given strict orders when crossing this historic bridge.

Formerly known as Saville Theatre, this mid-20th-century entertainment hub includes an ornate frieze.

The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.

This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.

This beautiful deer park was built so King Charles I and his court could go hunting while escaping a deadly plague outbreak.

A domino effect created with Britain’s iconic telephone boxes.

Black cat statues guard this temple-like Egyptian revival factory.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.