Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.

A crumbling cathedral condemned by an earthquake.

The crumbling remains of a once-grand building.

This church was transported brick by brick from the ruins of a 16th-century city into Panama City's current historic district.

An inspired museum dedicated to the patron saint of enslaved people, inside the cloisters where he lived and died.

This elegant Colombian fortress was one of the torture headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition.

This Bogotá museum houses the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold relics.

This narrow street is packed with street vendors and bars selling chicha.

A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.

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

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

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

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

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

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

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

Ecuador's first Catholic church was built by Spanish conquistadors in 1534.

Now containing the bones of the actual conquistador, instead of someone else.

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

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

Popular tourist destination where witches in dark hats sell dried llama fetuses for good luck.

The fighters and conspirators that won independence for Paraguay held secret meetings at this historic house.