South America is a continent full of extremes! From the driest desert in the planet, to the lush wildlife of Suriname, and the epic wilderness of Patagonia, author and adventurer Simon Reeve explores six locations, enjoying the epic contrasts of this colourful continent.

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00:00 Salt Mining in Bolivia
04:43 Paragliding Over The Atacama Desert
10:02 Patagonia Road Trip
15:28 Overnight Stay in a Cabin Hanging Off a Cliff
18:59 Meeting the Rescued Sloths of Suriname
22:58 Can Bats Prevent the Next Pandemic?