An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

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

One of the most remote lodges in the Amazon offers rare wildlife encounters and undisturbed views of the Peruvian rainforest.

The highest tropical mountain range in the world is in Central Peru, home to a vast array of exotic and quirky plants and animals.

Sleep in a glass pod dangling off a cliff.

Extraordinary rock formations in open Peruvian fields.

Massive sinkholes on a mountain in one of the most remote places in Venezuela.

This "floating island" plateau sits 7,671 feet above the forest floor.

Astronomical observatory above Lake Titicaca.

The largest stone moai on Rapa Nui.

This odd Chilean waterfall-cano hotel must be entered via a rope bridge.

Mother Nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.

What was once a unique system of urban elevators is turning into a mechanical ruin.

This Japanese-inspired labyrinth of hot springs is hidden in a Chilean forest.

Former drug lord’s manor, now a theme park. Watch out for the hippos.

Enchanting cave with a river crashing through the roof.

A dangling church built over a Colombian gorge.

This picturesque mansion has gone from opulent ruin to nature museum.

An explosion of natural color known as "the river that ran away from paradise."

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

A seemingly endless landscape of pure salt stretches far across Bolivia.

This red lake 4,000 meters above sea level is home to rare flamingos.

Largest site of dinosaur footprints ever found includes more than 5,000 tracks.