An open-air museum in a mountain valley features works designed to blend in with—and disintegrate back into—their natural surroundings.

According to the local folklore, the myriad colors of this lake are the result of a lovelorn wizard's blunder.

A climbing route in the mountains of Italy’s Dolomites, built for soldiers during World War I.

This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.

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

This small uninhabited island offers Galapagos-like biodiversity.

An exotic jungle hideaway run entirely by indigenous Kichwa women.

Home of the "true" equator.

Massive volcano in the Andes is the farthest point from earth's center.

Ecuador's largest Incan ruins show evidence of sophisticated irrigation and diplomacy among the ancient builders.

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

The world's first crowdfunded skyscraper has not gone quite to plan.

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

This city park wants you to take your shoes off.

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

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.

This exceptional home was a 32-year labor of love by a man determined to build his wife the most beautiful stone house in the world.

A scalable map of Colombia with the bonus of a butterfly house.

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

Three hundred illuminated pillars form an “artificial forest” in Medellín.

A three-tiered waterfall plummets from a mountain cave with amazing views over the countryside.

A magical world of elves and fairies tucked amongst the trees in Colombia.

This picturesque mansion has gone from opulent ruin to nature museum.