Passions of the Pitaya

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 17 Episode 1703 | 26m 20s | CC

Travel with host David Yetman and Mexican ecologist Alberto Búrquez to an annual festival dedicated to Pitaya cactus fruit. In Techaluta, Yetman watches workers harvest Pitayas by lamplight, places a bet on a midday horserace, and participates in a Pitaya-eating contest. Then visit Infiernillo “Little Hell,” where the dry, hot temperature is ideal for the cultivation of a distinct type of Pitaya.

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