São Luís
The Palácio de la Ravardière dates back to 1689 and is now the Prefeitura (City Hall). A bust of São Luís’ French founder, Daniel de la Touche, stands…
Must-see attractions in South America
Santa Catarina
Awash in red granite and stained glass, Blumenau's main cathedral is massive and not much of a looker, save its cedar entryway carvings and 45m tri-bell…
Museo de Arqueología Industrial
Paraguay
If machines rev you up, this open-air museum down the middle of Concepcion's main avenue features an assortment of antique industrial and agricultural…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Opposite the cathedral is the Palacio Municipal, designed in German Renaissance style by Hanoverian architect Hubert Stiers. The building is closed to the…
Basilica Menor de Nuestra Señora del Pilar
Paraguay
A charming little church with a marble-and-wood interior. It is the only temple officially declared a basilica in Paraguay, granting it special papal…
Parque La Banda/Orillas de Zamora
Loja
North of town, this nice park has a small zoo and a beautifully designed Orquideario with over 200 species of orchids from southern Ecuador.
Central Highlands
At the Church of Mercy you'll find an image of the Virgen de las Mercedes, the protector of Latacunga, who is celebrated during the Fiesta de la Mama…
Sur Chico
The inaccessible Torreón de los Canelos, which dates from the 17th century, is one of a couple of turrets can be seen around town east of the bus terminal.
Paraguay
Concepcion's most eye-catching monument is the enormous statue of María Auxiliadora (Virgin Mary), which towers over the northern end of the main avenue.
Guayaquil
This monument commemorates Antonio José de Sucre, the 19th-century general who played a pivotal role in helping Ecuador gain its independence from Spain.
The Inca Trail
The Inca Trail leads across an Inca causeway and up a gentle climb through some beautiful cloud forest and this Inca tunnel carved from the rock.
Santiago
Explore the dark history of the early days of the Pinochet regime at this former detention center. There are both guided and unguided tours.
Muelle Turístico de los Pegasos
Cartagena
Muelle de los Pegasos is Cartagena's lovely old port on the Bahía de las Ánimas. It's invariably full of fishing, cargo and tourist boats.
Coastal Patagonia
The historic center of Dolavon is full of brick buildings, including the 1880 Molino Harinero, with still-functioning flour-mill machinery.
Bogotá
Iglesia de la Veracruz is known as the National Pantheon because many of the heroes of the struggle for independence have been buried here.
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
In front of Plaza San Martín is the ornate Palacio de la Legislatura, in German Renaissance style. The building is closed to the public.
Lima
This house was the home of the Peruvian author Ricardo Palma from 1913 until his death in 1919. A listless tour is included in the price.
Cuzco
This church dating from 1676 belongs to the Carmelite order. Its baroque interior features brick and rough stone and a beautiful dome.
Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
This public high school established in 1863 is one of Argentina's most prestigious and counts four former presidents among its alumni.
Bariloche & the Lake District
In front of the plaza, this center hosts concerts and shows recently released Hollywood blockbusters and work by local artists.
Cuenca
Two blocks east of Plaza de San Sebastián, this bare 19th-century church is worth a quick look if you happen to be passing by.
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
The Flemish Renaissance Casa de Gobierno houses the provincial governor and his retinue. The building is closed to the public.
The Amazon
Porto Velho's unremarkable main cathedral is rather lacking in upkeep but otherwise dominates downtown Porto Velho's skyline.
Asunción
On the eastern side of Plaza Constitución is the unremarkable Catedral Metropolitana, with its equally unremarkable museum.
Guayaquil
A point of reference on the malecón, this club dates back to 1928, and has a permanent meeting spot here.
Central Highlands
At the southeast corner of Parque Vicente León stands the republican-era town hall, topped by a pair of stone condors.
Lima
Toward the center of downtown, this traditional casona houses the small Museum of Art & Popular Tradition.
Porto Alegre
On the northern side of Praça da Matriz, you'll find the sculpted facade of the Biblioteca Público, dating to 1912.
Trujillo
This baroque central church was constructed in the late 16th century and is notable for its multicolored retable.
Lima
This handsome, 18th-century mansion features beautiful wooden balconies, an elegant patio and period furnishings.
Centro & the Mainland
The best-preserved colonial church, Igreja de NS do Rosário, sits picturesquely atop the steps at Rua Trajano.
Paraguay
A small museum of Mennonite history, next to the tourist information office. Information in English available.
Medellín
This landmark church on Av Oriental has immense stained-glass panels that light up the facade in the evenings.
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
This neo-Gothic building (1912), designed by Uruguayan architect Arturo Prins, is an architectural landmark.
Rio de Janeiro State
Dominating Teresópolis' central square, this Gothic-style stone church is a convenient downtown landmark.
Barranquilla
This mock-Gothic church halfway along Paseo Bolívar is worth entering for its main altarpiece and pulpit.
Northern Patagonia
A covered market with artisan crafts in addition to local produce sold on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Paraguay
The former house of dictator Alfredo Stroessner is now a private university just behind the bus terminal.
Quito
Features great monthly exhibits of Mexican artists and other cultural events celebrating Mexican culture.
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