The narrow mountain road that carves a path between Florence and Victor is tied to ghost towns and ghost stories.

One of the world's most advanced radio observatories sprawls across the Atacama Desert.

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

The ominously named cave is home to some remarkable ancient art.

Towns with a resource known as "white gold," valuable enough to fight a war over, now stand ghostly and empty.

The largest geyser field in the southern hemisphere is a spectacular sight.

One of the largest ancient geoglyphs in the world is a tall desert god used for predicting the weather.

In the most arid desert on the planet, the world's leading telescope allows astronomers to see more than has ever been seen before.

One of Chile's most active volcanoes is riddled with beautiful caves.

This Japanese-inspired labyrinth of hot springs is hidden in a Chilean forest.

This odd Chilean waterfall-cano hotel must be entered via a rope bridge.

Mother Nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.

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

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.

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

This series of waterfalls tumble into a radiantly blue river.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.

These strikingly colorful paintings were created by a mysterious Mesoamerican civilization.

This popular cave pool is truly magical, despite the crowds.

This ancient jade mask depicting the Zapotec bat god was found in the ruins of the pyramids of Monte Alban.

One of the few places where you can visit a cenote and Maya ruins at the same time.

The singular ruins of a mysterious lost city.