The Driest Desert in the World

Host David Yetman takes viewers on unforgettable, bold explorations of desert landscapes. Through intriguing storytelling and stunning photography, viewers find out about the people, plants, animals and archaeology of arid regions throughout the New World. "The Desert Speaks" was produced for 19 seasons, and continues to air today.

Season 14 Episode 1401 | 26m 14s | CC

The Pan-American Highway stretches from Alaska to the southern tip of Chile and includes a jaunt through the arid coastal desert of Peru. Learn how the cold Humboldt Current attracts the wildlife to the islands and contributes to the dry desert. Marvel at a 600-foot geoglyph of a San Pedro cactus carved into a hillside. and visit one of the richest collections of petroglyphs in the world.

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