HOT ROADS IV
From steep mountain passes to plunging gorges and vast, haunting solitude, these roads carve pathways through some of the most formidable landscapes. Traveling the world's most dangerous roads is a venture that carries risk, no matter how breathtaking the scenery. Obstacles remain unshown on any map; conditions shift from day to day and even hour to hour. In rain, mud, sandstorms, rockfalls, or hurricanes, the journey becomes an expedition into the unknown. These routes are frequently impassable for portions of the year, with winter and the rainy season often sealing them off. Climate change and a surge of extreme weather events further heighten the difficulty of navigating them. Yet where danger lingers, beauty often follows. From Chile's far-south glacier fjords to the treacherous sandbanks of Colombia's La Guaijira peninsula, these untamed roads lead to some of the world's most stunning regions.
Episode Guide
The Caribbean Highway runs through the far north-east of Colombia, weaving past lively cities, the world's highest coastal mountains, rainforests and salt mines on the route to the Guajira desert. The road has its pitfalls — it is periodically washed away by the sea and eroded by wind and sand. The area is home to four indigenous peoples. For them, the road is a constant source of frustration.