Summary Simon starts in Souther Chile's huge Atacama, the world's driest desert, by copper export train and the Altiplano, about 4km above sea level, yet with tropical lakes, where natives explain their and the environment's plight. Next over the Andes to northern Argentina's comparatively lush vicuña breeding country. Nearby, tribal Wichi natives' culture is threatened by brutal deforestation. Then over the border to Paraguyan capital Asuncion, for a Catholic fiesta and Stroessner torture museum. Alas Paraguay's Atlantic Forest in nearly completely turned into soybean fields. Finally over the Brazilian border, smugglers paradise, to super rich Atlantic port metropolis São Paolo, yet also abounding in poverty and crime.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Simon Reeve
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Mar 1, 2008
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : BBC
Language : English
Filming locations : Argentina
Production companies : BBC Current Affairs
Summary Simon starts in Souther Chile's huge Atacama, the world's driest desert, by copper export train and the Altiplano, about 4km above sea level, yet with tropical lakes, where natives explain their and the environment's plight. Next over the Andes to northern Argentina's comparatively lush vicuña breeding country. Nearby, tribal Wichi natives' culture is threatened by brutal deforestation. Then over the border to Paraguyan capital Asuncion, for a Catholic fiesta and Stroessner torture museum. Alas Paraguay's Atlantic Forest in nearly completely turned into soybean fields. Finally over the Brazilian border, smugglers paradise, to super rich Atlantic port metropolis São Paolo, yet also abounding in poverty and crime.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Mar 1, 2008
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : BBC
Language : English
Filming locations : Argentina
Production companies : BBC Current Affairs
