Series synopsis
Magical Andes, also known as Andes mágicos is a German documentary television series that premiered on ARTE on October 15, 2019. It ended on April 1, 2021. It was created by Luis Ara, Alexandra Hardorf.
From Argentina to Colombia, this stunning documentary follows five characters who share their deep connection to South America's majestic mountains.
Premise
From Argentina to Colombia, this stunning documentary follows five characters who share their deep connection to South America's majestic mountains.
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 15, 2019 | October 15, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 4 | April 1, 2021 | April 1, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentina and Chile, from the southern ice It all starts in Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost point on Earth located in Argentina, and continues in the stunning Torres del Paine Park in Chile. |
October 15, 2019 |
| 2 |
Chile and Argentina, from the Aconcagua to the desert The Andes stretch through Mendoza and into the Atacama Desert, a place that might hold some answers to the lingering questions of humankind's origin. |
October 15, 2019 |
| 3 |
Bolivia, the door to the Altiplano Welcome to Bolivia, home of the Salar de Uyuni, Earth's largest salt flat, and La Paz, where an aerial tram gives intimate views of the Andean Plateau. |
October 15, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Venezuela and Colombia A father-and-son duo tackles the imposing Bolívar Peak in Venezuela, while beekeepers in Colombia work to preserve the Andean flora sustainably. |
April 1, 2021 |
| 2 |
Peru and Ecuador From the culinary scene of Cuenca, Ecuador, to the kitesurfing spots in Gallito Ciego, Perú, life in the Andes is as rich and varied as its landscapes. |
April 1, 2021 |
| 3 |
La Rioja Argentina, an Oasis in Peru and Bolivia The tour continues with a trip to La Rioja in Argentina, a visit to a Bolivian town frozen in time and a glimpse of an oasis in the Peruvian desert. |
April 1, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ARTE |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 15, 2019 |
| Last aired | April 1, 2021 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |