An exhibition devoted to the life (and posthumous taxidermy form) of the last known representative of the Pinta Island Tortoises.

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

Building this tragically pointless stone barrier cost the lives of the prisoners made to build it.

Since the 1700s, this old barrel has acted as a post box that relies on the kindness of travelers.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

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

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

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

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

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

Home of the "true" equator.

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

This huge green space packed with activities will make you forget you're in the middle of the Ecuadorian capital.

This whimsical outsider art wall holds tiny treasures donated by the local community.

This historical art colony is adorned with thousands of hand-carved concrete sculptures in the Mayan Revival style.

Home to a giant switchblade and one of the world's largest collections of pocket knives, this museum is a cut above the rest.

A vast array of tropical plants collected by a vacationing couple.

During segregation, this Orlando hotel hosted performers like Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Now it's a museum dedicated to preserving local Black history.

A glimpse at Walt Disney's vision for a "community of tomorrow," in miniature.

Opened in 1976, this monster-sized version of the fast-food franchise is sometimes called the Epic McD.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, rocks and fossils from every U.S. state were collected into a pyramid of national unity.

A big museum full of little worlds.

The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.

Spanking machines, fake goats, and more devices of humiliation are on display in this museum of fraternal initiation devices.