The Desert Speaks

Argentina's Upside-Down Desert (Part 1) (12x1)

Air date: May 02, 2002

In this season premiere, host David Yetman takes viewers on a journey through the city of Buenos Aires en route to the Andes in search of the dry desert of northwest Argentina. In Buenos Aires, locals lead the way through quaint city streets and pavilions, sharing the history of this city. After a quick stop at a local farmers' market for provisions, the journey up the Andes begins. Along the way, trek through a tropical rainforest, catch glimpses of columnar cacti and learn about the history of an archeological site that predates the Incas.