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

The world's largest clay lick, where parrots gather to snack.

A pretty park of over 1,600 olive trees that grew from just three saplings brought over from Spain.

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

A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.

With nearly double the depth of the Grand Canyon, this Peruvian canyon is one of the deepest in the world.

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

An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

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

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