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

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

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.

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

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

The world's tallest palm trees look like the whimsical kind of plant you'd find in a Dr. Seuss story.

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.

Beautiful public park off the beaten path and away from tourists.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

In this pristine Ecuadorian hippie town, residents remain active well into their eighties and nineties.

This small uninhabited island offers Galapagos-like biodiversity.

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

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

A beautiful little bookshop located in the middle of a desert.

This iconic hilltop church doubled as a lighthouse in the 19th century, guiding ships into the port of Valparaíso.

The ruins of a pre-Columbian fortress city so secure it held off the Spanish conquistadors for over 20 years.

What was once a unique system of urban elevators is turning into a mechanical ruin.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

This metal tower in the desert provides views of a handful of Nazca geoglyphs.

A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.