This unimaginably large pile of sand near Nazca is one of the tallest dunes in the world.

Did Inca children also slide down these smooth rocky slopes above Cusco?

A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.

A jungle cave in Peru of unknown depths, otherworldly sounds, and strange nocturnal birds that navigate by echolocation.

The world's fifth tallest waterfall is a spectacular silver chute of water that cuts through the cloud forest in northern Peru.

The world's largest clay lick, where parrots gather to snack.

A backdoor to Machu Picchu that only the most foolhardy infiltrator would attempt to breach.

With nearly double the depth of the Grand Canyon, this Peruvian canyon is one of the deepest in the world.

An Archaeological Wonder of Peru, and the largest stone ruin site in the New World.

An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

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

This scalding hot river was thought to be a myth until one geoscientist made it his quest to study the mystical waters.

Nazca pilgrimage site covering 370 acres is a popular stop for archeologists and looters.

A remarkable geological formation resembling a forest made of stone.

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.

A remote candy-striped mountain in the Peruvian Andes straight out of the pages of Dr. Seuss.

Keshwa chaca, among the last handwoven Incan bridges, crosses Apurimac Canyon in Peru.

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

An exotic jungle hideaway run entirely by indigenous Kichwa women.

This small uninhabited island offers Galapagos-like biodiversity.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

A little known Colombian theme park of giant curiosities.

A magical world of elves and fairies tucked amongst the trees in Colombia.

A dangling church built over a Colombian gorge.