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

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

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

These mammoth-yet-narrow crevasses in the Earth are perfect for taking an otherworldly swim.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

A museum built around a bus-sized fossil on the side of the highway.

Unparalleled stargazing, one of Colombia's best observatories, and a swimming pool can all be found in the middle of this ancient tropical forest.

Enchanting cave with a river crashing through the roof.

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

The caldera of this mini-volcano has been turned into a naturally heated mud bath.

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

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

One of Chile's most active volcanoes is riddled with beautiful caves.

A record-breaking pool that uses computers to turn ocean water into cleaner, private swimming water.

A beautiful deserted greenhouse in the middle of a park.

This was once the center of the Birdman cult, and is now a World Heritage Site.

A fantastical group of cliffside stairways, bridges, and twisting paths carved out of stone provide a surreal coastal hike.

A sculpture of a giant hand reaches for the stars in the middle of the Atacama desert.

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

The largest stone moai on Rapa Nui.

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

What killed this humpback whale is a mystery, but its remains have become legendary.

This Brazilian astronomy museum allows guests to gaze at the stars through their telescopes each weekend.

A snake farm famous for its venemous varieties.