South America with Simon Reeve on SBS – Simon Reeve embarks on a journey to discover the amazing landscapes of South America.
From giant cities to remote communities, Simon meets the people of a changing continent.
Simon travels from the jungles of Guyana to the frozen wastes of Tierra del Fuego, exploring one of the most mysterious and extreme continents on earth.
He meets indigenous people in Bolivia and Brazil, taking in both cities and deserts along the way.
From Rio de Janeiro to La Paz, to the epic wilderness of Patagonia, Simon enjoys the epic contrasts of this colourful continent.
Season One, Episode One
Simon Reeve journeys through the remote northeast of the continent, from the spectacular Mount Roraima in Venezuela through Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.
In Venezuela, Simon meets some of the thousands of migrants fleeing the economic collapse of their country.
In Guyana, he visits an incredibly remote settlement in the depths of the jungle and learns that the country could be on the verge of its own oil boom.
In Suriname, Simon has an unforgettable encounter with Ronnie Brunswijk, the former warlord who is now one of Suriname’s most successful businessmen, Simon is given a tour of his vast gold mining concession.
South America with Simon Reeve New Series/Friday, 8 September at 7.30pm on SBS and SBS on Demand (5 Parts)
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