This sculpture meant to honor the bravery of the Indigenous Mapuche people of Chile proved controversial.

How a lunch counter in Chile became a shrine to the 42nd president of the United States

A replica of a famous Greek statue adorns the front of the unusual home of architect and alchemist Humberto Pittamiglio.

An epic sculpture depicting a wagon and straining oxen.

This historic stadium was built to host the first-ever FIFA World Cup.

The oldest café in Montevideo preserves its history as the city's bohemian hub.

This beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is one of Uruguay's most treasured cultural gems.

The remains of Uruguayan hero José Artigas lie beneath a monument in Montevideo’s main square.

The design of the Palacio Salvo has been described as "a lighthouse on top of a building."

Where sweethearts leave their love locks in the Uruguayan capital.

Abandoned bull fighting ring, slowly falling apart in Uruguay.

Constructed on the ruins of a convent, this tower saved countless lives.

A vibrant street away from the typical tourist track, lined with colorful, mosaic-covered houses.

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

The narrowest house in Buenos Aires is less than 10 feet wide.

Museum housed in underground tunnels that date back to Buenos Aires's earliest settlements.

These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.

This beautiful fountain was sculpted by a female artist who was ahead of her time.

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

The final resting place of the liberator of Argentina is guarded around the clock by two soldiers.

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

A mysterious architectural gem in one of the most elegant areas of Buenos Aires.

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

The humble tomb of an Argentine general, hand-built by his son using stones brought down from the Andes.