A beautiful ruin of a 14th-century Plantagenet castle built by a medieval mercenary.

The oldest candy store in the world has been selling traditional sweets since 1827.

It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.

A unique waterfall that some believe attracts the fairfolk.

A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.

Haunted by its violent past, this colonial bastion was the largest Spanish military installation in the Americas.

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

The retired vessel is South America's first floating museum.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

An Archaeological Wonder of Peru, and the largest stone ruin site in the New World.

A backdoor to Machu Picchu that only the most foolhardy infiltrator would attempt to breach.

These giant mummies are set ominously into a Peruvian cliffside and topped with real human skulls.

If you’ve ever seen a picture of Machu Picchu, then you’ve seen a picture of Huayna Picchu—you just didn’t realize it.

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

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

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

The most southern point you can drive to in the Western Hemisphere.

A brightly colored natural bridge formed by mineral-rich hot springs high up in the Andes.

These roaring primates were considered a divine creature in the cosmology of the Maya.

Monkeys inhabit the lush forest surrounding ancient Mayan ruins once considered sacred.

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.

This group of small islands on Lake Nicaragua formed after an eruption of the Mombacho volcano.

A crumbling cathedral condemned by an earthquake.