Earth's greatest purely vertical drop at 4,101 feet.

Home inspired by the crystal rock formation of the Emerald Estates.

A famous hotel houses an impression collection of mini dioramas and giant doll houses.

Little island known for its massive beachfront "flowerpot" pillars.

After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.

A private museum dedicated to preserving the heritage of Mardi Gras' most beloved underdog parades, open by appointment.

Tiny historical streetcars wind through a small scale version of Crescent City in this whimsical train garden.

The greatest collection of New Orleans masking and processional traditions covering everything from Baby Dolls to Skull and Bone gangs.

The mystery of Brazil's "Land of Twins" has led to wild theories such as Nazi genetic experiments.

Its collection details the experiences of the largest Japanese community outside Japan.

This mesmerizing statue of a child wrestling an anteater symbolizes the native culture and biodiversity of São Paulo.

Dozens of vintage puppets are displayed in an unassuming hallway at the public library.

São Paulo's oldest magic shop has been hiding in plain sight for nearly four decades.

A display of works by one of the world masters sacred art, an 18th-century Brazilian sculptor nicknamed "the little cripple."

The first model village in Brazil, built in 1917 to house workers at the jute sack factory.

Modern pyramids built to channel positive energy have also fomented local tales of animal sacrifice.

One of the world's last well-maintained airship hangars.

A secret Virgin Mary tucked away on a Brazilian beach.

A former prison complex now displays a historic collection of inmate artwork.

An obelisk marks the exact center of the continent, as per the calculations of the legendary Brazilian explorer Cândido Rondon.

This giant mural of Santa Muerte in downtown São Paulo reminds passersby of their own mortality.

This Brazilian Lady Liberty is one of the few replicas that was actually made by the original designer.

This small Brazilian museum honors the work of a German biologist who studied the jungles for decades.

This attraction is devoted to the wonders of steam power and features a replica of one of its most public disasters.