City/Town

Cradled in southeastern Peru within the Urubamba Valley of the Andes Mountains at an impressive altitude of 3,400 meters above sea level, Cusco is a captivating testament to the intersection of history and modernity. The capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th century until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century and the present-day capital of the Cusco Region and Province, this World Heritage City offers a unique journey through time and culture.

Nestled along the northern coastline of the lush, volcanic island of Martinique lies the historic town of Saint-Pierre. Martinique is an island country that is an overseas region of France, situated in the eastern Caribbean Sea as part of the Lesser Antilles island chain. It was founded in the 17th century, but a volcanic eruption in 1902 cut short its prosperity. Today, the town has rebuilt and blended its rich history with a renewed commitment to the future.

The picturesque town of Iruya, in northwestern Argentina, is known for its geographical beauty. It is situated along the Iruya River at an elevation of 9,120 ft and nestled within a dramatic mountainous Altiplano landscape.

Stanley, formerly known as Port Stanley, is the capital of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). Founded in 1843, the town is located on the island of East Falkland. Before the construction of the Panama Canal, Stanley was a significant repair stop for boats traveling through the Straits of Magellan.

Potosí, Bolivia, is situated in the Andes and is renowned for its colonial history. The city is a live museum of the silver mining industry, which once brought immense wealth and historical significance to the region. Potosí's history is closely intertwined with the discovery of the Cerro Rico silver deposit in 1545. This discovery transformed the city into one of the largest and wealthiest urban centers in the Americas during the Spanish colonial period.

Zaruma, a town in southern Ecuador, is known for its republic-era architecture, gold mines, culture, and traditions and for having been founded by Spanish explorer Alonso de Mercadillo. The town is, more recently, becoming known for its coffee, gastronomy, and art.