A nesting ground for four of the world’s seven marine turtle species, most of which are endangered.

The southernmost Anglican cathedral in the world has whale bones standing in its yard.

This remote stretch of sand is a penguin lover's paradise.

Ecuador’s historic seat of government has been quietly looted in recent decades, and no one knows how or by whom.

These unusual stone structures are actually fish traps crafted by an ancient civilization.

A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.

The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.

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.

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

The remains of an ancient settlement in one of the oldest archeological sites in South America.

This cave system allegedly holds the "metallic library" of a lost ancient civilization.

This research hub in the Amazon Rainforest is perched amid one of the world's most biologically diverse landscapes.

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

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

Home of the "true" equator.

These mammoth-yet-narrow crevasses in the Earth are perfect for taking an otherworldly swim.

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

Explore the rich history of Colombia's Indigenous peoples.

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

Colombia’s only monument erected to mark the end of slavery in the former Republic of New Granada.

A lighthouse marking the northernmost point of continental South America.

This small bridge serves as a symbol of South America's independence.

The 17th-century hacienda where Simón Bolívar spent his last days before dying from tuberculosis.

This unusual monument shows a naked Simón Bolívar stripped of clothing, medals, and swords.