A district of Mexico City, Xochimilco is known for its canals and chinampas, a farming system developed by the Aztecs to cultivate crops using the surrounding lakes. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco harness unique agricultural techniques still in use today.

Founded by the Spanish in 1521, Old San Juan is the oldest city in U.S. territories — charming cobblestone streets, colonial forts, sunny plazas, secret patios and nearby El Yunque rainforest.

Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco is famed for its rich history, culture and architecture. Cobblestone streets lead visitors to Plaza de Armas, alongside archaeological remains like the Twelve-Angled Stone. It's also the spot for freshwater trout ceviche and the perfect jumping off point for Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain.

Nicknamed the “White City” for its baroque buildings carved from sillar — a luminous volcanic stone — Arequipa, Peru radiates a cozy, sunlit charm. Streets hum with live music, spicy aromas drift from bustling kitchens and tucked-away antique shops invite slow discoveries. Its lively historic center feels like a warm embrace, framed dramatically by four towering volcanoes that watch over the town.

Sunsets, sandboarding, lagoons and dune buggy rides. Huacachina is a tiny village and desert oasis west of Ica in southwestern Peru. Its center is filled with emerald green waters of the Huacachina Lagoon, thought to have therapeutic properties.