This remote stretch of sand is a penguin lover's paradise.

An abandoned suspension bridge on the Falkland Islands is crumbling into the water.

These unusual stone structures are actually fish traps crafted by an ancient civilization.

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

An Ecuadorian haberdashery that sets the record straight about the so-called "Panama" hat.

If you've ever wondered at which cycle of the moon you’re supposed to spread manure produced by your guinea pigs, this is the place for you.

This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.

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

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

An abandoned Ecuadorian prison that once held ex-presidents and notorious con artists is now a carceral museum.

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

The remains of an ancient settlement in one of the oldest archeological sites in South America.

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

This small uninhabited island offers Galapagos-like biodiversity.

This cave system allegedly holds the "metallic library" of a lost ancient civilization.

This research hub in the Amazon Rainforest is perched amid one of the world's most biologically diverse landscapes.

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

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

An exotic jungle hideaway run entirely by indigenous Kichwa women.

Home of the "true" equator.

This Ecuadorian cemetery is home to a jaw-dropping topiary wonderland.

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.