Peru's Canyon of the Condor

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.

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Peru's Canyon of the Condor

Season 14 Episode 1408 | 26m 14s | CC

Travel through Peru’s Colca Canyon in search of Andean Condors. Examine the terraced farming that is a result of pre-Incan engineering sophistication. See how the native people still live as they did before the arrival of the Incans. Finally, admire a colorful field of ripening quinoa and visit a pair of women winnowing the essential Andean crop.

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