A desert that evokes the surreal.

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

On the outskirts of a desert trading village high on the Andean plain, steel giants have been destroyed by salt winds.

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

The Uros people live on floating reed islands in lake Titicaca.

This 16th-century monastery was founded to cloister the daughters of wealthy local families.

This stone complex marks the urban center of a lost civilization.

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

An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

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

A Christian monastery stands on what was once a holy Incan temple.

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

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

This Peruvian canyon is filled with geometric salt pools that have been being harvested since the Incan empire.

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.

The stones of this Incan wall complex fit together so well you couldn't fit a piece of paper between some of them.

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

One of South America's most exclusive resorts has a storied history dating back to World War II.

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

This stunning mass of ice spans 121 square miles and is still growing.

The inspiration for the Patagonia Clothing logo, Cerro Fitz Roy turns pink at sunrise.

This plaza at the end of the world teems with monumental tributes to a problematic history, and laser discs.

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