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

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

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

A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.

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

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

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

Shop the world's largest number of ice cream flavors, ranging from delightful to downright bizarre.

The Andean town where every single building is decorated with a brightly colored frieze.

Ripped apart by a bomb in 1993, the shell of Pablo Escobar's infamous vacation house still stands.

A 10 million-ton rock once worshiped by the Tahamies Indians, accessed by an astounding staircase.

Outdoor escalators and art have helped change what was once a notoriously dangerous part of Medellín.

A museum of memories in what was once one of the most violent cities in the world.

Three hundred illuminated pillars form an “artificial forest” in Medellín.

In the heart of Medellín, an artsy urban complex sets the stage for demonstrations and protests.

This unofficial museum details the rise and fall of Colombia's most notorious narcotrafficker, Pablo Escobar.

The religious shrine that Pablo Escobar's men would allegedly visit before completing a mission.

Two identical statues by Fernando Botero, one blown to pieces in a terrorist bombing, the other donated as a gift for peace.

The 17th-century hacienda where Simón Bolívar spent his last days before dying from tuberculosis.

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

The (usually) serene burial place of the world's most notorious drug lord.

A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.

Home to 23 voluptuous and instantly lovable sculptures by one of Latin America's most celebrated artists.

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