This 16th-century monastery was founded to cloister the daughters of wealthy local families.

A set of ancient drawings in the desert of Peru that are so massive, many of them can only be fully seen from the sky.

The building that once housed the dictator's secret police is now a museum that documents the history of an oppressive regime and those who fought against it.

This public elevator links the lower city to the upper city of Salvador.

An enigmatic mural hiding in plain sight in one of São Paulo's busiest metro stations.

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.

This Niagara Falls tourist trap is a world bright with neon and curiosities that will inspire love, hate, or a mixture of both.

This impressive working clock made of 16,000 plants changes its flowers twice a year.

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

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

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

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

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.

The mysterious "Candelabra of the Andes" could represent anything from a god's trident to a hallucinogenic plant.

The Uros people live on floating reed islands in lake Titicaca.

An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

A magical sinkhole on the Yucatán Peninsula is adorned with mini waterfalls and hanging vines.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.