An ancient forest of the Paleocene Age turned to stone.

A small but industrious mining operation that allows visitors to touch precious gems while they are still in the rock.

Mysterious and ancient carved standing stones.

105-foot wide giant metallic flower blooms anew every day in the heart of Buenos Aires.

A bright little alley in La Boca is a part of tango history.

A beautiful young girl said to have been buried alive in her coffin…

Massive rock sculptures formed during the time of the dinosaurs still stand undisturbed.

A gateway to a mysterious network of underground tunnels.

The inspiration for the Patagonia Clothing logo, Cerro Fitz Roy turns pink at sunrise.

Buenos Aires' city of the dead contains some very famous remains, including Eva Perón.

A tower devoted to — and modeled after — the Divine Comedy.

Stenciled handprints and wall paintings dating back 10,000 years, some of the earliest forms of cave art.

Xul Solar was an artist of alternate worlds, inventor of languages, and dreamer of utopias.

A series of waterfalls so massive they straddle the border of Argentina and Brazil.

This stunning mass of ice spans 121 square miles and is still growing.

This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.

This preserved puppy was an adorable beacon of charity.

At just 51 feet and 10 inches long, it's the shortest street in England.

All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.

Luxurious hotel designed to stir the imagination of its many visitors.

A retiree's challenge to build an outdoor wonderland out of trash.