Magical Andes

Episode 2

Chile and Argentina, from the Aconcagua to the desert

The Andes stretch through Mendoza and into the Atacama Desert, a place that might hold some answers to the lingering questions of humankind's origin.

Episode 3

Bolivia, the door to the Altiplano

Welcome to Bolivia, home of the Salar de Uyuni, Earth's largest salt flat, and La Paz, where an aerial tram gives intimate views of the Andean Plateau.

Episode 4

Peru, an ancient culture

With its vast cities coexisting with symbols of the Inca Empire like Machu Picchu, Peru holds a strong link between ancient traditions and modernity.

Episode 5

Peru and Ecuador. Climbing the Cotopaxi Volcano

In Ecuador, adventurers try to conquer the active volcano Cotopaxi, while risky winding roads link towns anchored in the mountains to bigger cities.

Episode 6

Colombia: Mountains and Lush Vegetation

The 8,500-kilometer journey through the Andes comes to an end in Colombia, where lively cities like Cali, Medellín and Bogotá nestle in the mountains.