A father-and-son duo tackles the imposing Bolívar Peak in Venezuela, while beekeepers in Colombia work to preserve the Andean flora sustainably.

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.

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.

Where do the Andes start? Where do they end? There is no precise answer, but in Punta Arenas, Chile, they continue their journey underwater.