The Andes, running along South America’s western side, is among the world’s longest mountain ranges. Its varied terrain encompasses glaciers, volcanoes, grassland, desert, lakes and forest. The mountains shelter pre-Columbian archaeological sites and wildlife including chinchillas and condors. From Venezuela in the north, the range passes through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile. 

Video Highlights 00:55​ – Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain 02:07​ – Monte Fitz Roy 03:36​ – Carunculated caracara bird 05:22​ – Uyuni Salt Flat 06:05​ – Lonquimay Volcano 07:49​ – Maipo Canyon