Synopsis
Simon meets the Galapagos islands' unique wildlife, climbs an Ecuador volcano, crosses Colombia and ends his journey in Brazil.
- Programme: Equator
- Episode: 3: Latin America
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2006
- Geography | Locational Geography
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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