The Amazing Race Latinoamérica 3
Encyclopedia
The Amazing Race Latinoamérica 3 will be the third installment of the Latin American edition of the reality television show The Amazing Race
. The Amazing Race Latinoamérica 3 will be the first season aired in the Space
channel in association with Disney Media Networks Latin America. It will feature eleven teams of two, with a pre-existing relationship, in a race across Latin America to win US$
250,000.
Harris Whitbeck
will return as the host for this third season. The Amazing Race Latinoamérica 3 premiered on September 25, 2011 at 9:00 p.m (UTC-3
) on Space and TNT.
Space greenlit the third season of the series on January, 2011. Filming for this third season took place from July 12, 2011 to August 2, 2011. The Amazing Race Latinoamérica 3 was broadcasted in high-definition television
on Space HD.
Filming for The Amazing Race Latinoamérica 3 lasted for 22 days and covered nearly 11000 kilometre. The third season spanned five countries in one continent. Among them, only one is an unvisited country, Uruguay
. Previously visited countries were Argentina
, Chile
, Ecuador
and Brazil
.
This season will count with eleven teams from Argentina
, Chile
, Colombia
, Mexico
, Peru
, Venezuela
and for the first time Costa Rica
and Ecuador
. And also for the first time in this version, Brazil
will not be represented. The cast includes Colombian television host and model Toya Montoya and her boyfriend Juan del Mar; a pair of Identical twins (Guillermo & Gabriel from season one were non-identical twins); the series first team composed of cousins; and also the first Sisters-in-law team.
In the race's first Detour, teams had to choose between Fardos (Bales) or Esquilar (Shear). In Fardos, teams had to roll a 200 kilogram bale through a marked course to receive their next clue. In Esquilar, teams had to shear a sheep skin with special scissors to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to go across a zipline and then using an ax the team member had to split a log in 2 parts in order to receive their next clue.
(Bus Station)
In this Detour, teams had to choose between CD's or Libros (Books). In CD's, teams had to make their way to the Zivals record store, and once there they had to search for a CD where one of the songs in its playlist had four words for its title. In Libros, teams were given a biography of an author and then they had to search a bookstore for a book by that specific writer. In the Speed Bump, Vero & Gaba had to cut 5 kilogram of onions before they could continue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use a bow and arrow to burst a balloon to receive their next clue.
Additional tasks
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to jump off a 50 metres (164 ft) Bungee. In this Detour, teams had to choose between Cama elástica (Trampoline) or Palos chinos (Chinese sticks). In Cama elástica, one of the team members had to jump in the trampoline to reach their next clue, which was hanging from the roof. In Palos chinos, one of the team members had to climb a pole and get their next clue, which was at the top of the pole.
Additional tasks
, Colonia Department
, Uruguay
(Ferry Pier) by Colonia Express
In this Detour, teams had to choose between Aguja (Needle) or Tronco (Trunk). In Aguja, teams had to search for a wooden needle inside of a bale of hay. In Tronco, teams had to transport logs from one area to the other, then teams had to stack them until they reached an indicated height. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to collect four baskets of lemons. Once done, he or she had to squeeze the lemons into four bottles and get a total of 2 liters of lemon juice.
Additional tasks
, Montevideo Department
(Montevideo Bus Terminal)
In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use a provided key had to search among several padlocks locked around the Fuente de los Candados fountain for the one that their key would open. In this Leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Zancos (Stilts) or Patines (Skates). In Zancos, teams put on stilts and had to walk 200 meters and retrieve two balloons which they had to exchange for their next clue. In Patines, team members' legs were tied to each other and in this state they had to skate 200 meters and retrieve two balloons to exchange for their next clue. In either Detour, if a balloon popped, teams would have to go back and get a new one.
Additional tasks
) to Santiago
, Metropolitan Region
, Chile
(Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
)
In the Speed Bump, Pablo & Rosario had to open 100 clam
s before they could continue. In this Leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Techo (Roof) or Pared (Wall). In Techo, both team members had to go over an Air Trail course. In Pared, both team members had to scale a vertical wall and retrieve a race flag. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dominate the artificial wave for one minute without falling.
Additional tasks
, Antofagasta Region
(El Loa Airport
)
In this Leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Arqueología (Archeology) or Bicicletas (Bikes). In Arqueología, teams had to dig in the marked areas for 10 pieces of an old broken vase. They then had to put all of the pieces together in order to receive their next clue. In Bicicletas, teams had to ride a bike for 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) in the Atacama Desert
. Once they reached a Race flag, teams had to take the flag back to where they started in order to receive their next clue. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to push a giant ball filled with water to the top of a sand dune to receive their next clue.
Additional tasks
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to swim onto a platform and retrieve seven inflatables that were shaped like spaghetti. Then, they had to swim back to the shore and exchange them for their next clue.
Additional tasks
) to Quito
, Pichincha Province
, Ecuador
(Mariscal Sucre International Airport
)
In the Fast Forward, teams could go to La Carolina Park where they had to play a game of the Ecuadorian sport called Pelota Nacional. One team member at a time had to hit a ball with a racket and make it past the midfield players. Once the team scored 6 points, they would win the Fast Forward. In this Leg's Roadblock, teams headed to the González Suárez Bridge. Once there, one team member had to take part in puenting, which is similar to bungee jumping except for the fact that the cord is non-elastic and that the jump ends in a pendulum-like movement. In this Leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Dulce (Sweet) or Salado (Salty). In Dulce, teams had to eat 15 Ecuadorian sweets each in order to receive their next clue. In Salado, each team member had to eat 3 plates of librillo, which is an Ecuadorian dish consisting of raw cow stomach and potatoes, before receiving their next clue.
Additional tasks
In the Speed Bump, Juan del Mar & Toya had to balance one egg each on the head of a nail right on the Equator
before they could continue. In this Leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Salto del Mono (Monkey Jumping) and Rock Jumping. In Salto del Mono, one team member at a time had to jump from a platform and do a canopy course that had a pendulum-like movement; at the bottom of the canopy they would receive their next clue. In Rock Jumping, both team members had to jump from a very high rock to a river, once they got out of the river, they would get their next clue. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to rappel down the Cascada de los Tucanes waterfall and get their next clue from the middle of it.
Additional tasks
, Bahia
, Brazil
(Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport
)
Leg 12 (Brazil)
The Amazing Race
The Amazing Race is a reality television game show in which teams of two people, who have some form of a preexisting personal relationship, race around the world in competition with other teams...
. The Amazing Race Latinoamérica 3 will be the first season aired in the Space
Space (Latin American TV channel)
Space is an Argentine cable television channel owned by Turner Broadcasting System and Time Warner. It airs movies, series and television shows. It is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina...
channel in association with Disney Media Networks Latin America. It will feature eleven teams of two, with a pre-existing relationship, in a race across Latin America to win US$
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
250,000.
Harris Whitbeck
Harris Whitbeck
Harris Whitbeck is CNN's International Correspondent based in Mexico City, Mexico. He covers key events in Latin America and around the world for CNN Worldwide, including CNN International, CNN en Español, and CNN/U.S....
will return as the host for this third season. The Amazing Race Latinoamérica 3 premiered on September 25, 2011 at 9:00 p.m (UTC-3
UTC-3
UTC−03:00 is an identifier for a time offset from UTC of −03:00.-As standard time :*Suriname*Falkland Islands*French Guiana*Brazil - East Northern and Northeastern States...
) on Space and TNT.
Development and Filming
High-definition television
High-definition television is video that has resolution substantially higher than that of traditional television systems . HDTV has one or two million pixels per frame, roughly five times that of SD...
on Space HD.
Filming for The Amazing Race Latinoamérica 3 lasted for 22 days and covered nearly 11000 kilometre. The third season spanned five countries in one continent. Among them, only one is an unvisited country, Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
. Previously visited countries were Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
, Ecuador
Ecuador
Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
and Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
.
Cast
Applications were accepted from February 20, 2011 and ended on late April, 2011.This season will count with eleven teams from Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
, Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
and for the first time Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
and Ecuador
Ecuador
Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
. And also for the first time in this version, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
will not be represented. The cast includes Colombian television host and model Toya Montoya and her boyfriend Juan del Mar; a pair of Identical twins (Guillermo & Gabriel from season one were non-identical twins); the series first team composed of cousins; and also the first Sisters-in-law team.
Results
The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note that this table is not necessarily reflective of all content broadcasted on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order:| Team | Relationship | Position (by leg) | Roadblocks performed | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||||
| Nicolás & Cristóbal |
Twins | 2nd | 4th | 3rd | 3rd | 3rd | 3rd | 3rd | 1st | 1st | 1st | Nicolás 4, Cristóbal 5 | |||
 Felipe & Alejandro |
Friends/Doctors | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 5th | 4th | 4th | 2nd | Felipe 5, Alejandro 5 | |||
 Demi & Maxi |
Cousins | 7th | 9th | 8th | 6th | 5th | 4th | 2nd | 2nd | 2nd | 3rd | Demi 5, Maxi 5 | |||
 Rick & Kathy |
Married | 9th | 7th | 7th | 8th | 6th | 5th | 1st | 3rd | 3rd | 4th | Rick 4, Kathy 6 | |||
| Juan del Mar & Toya |
Dating | 3rd | 1st | 2nd | 2nd | 2nd | 2nd | 6th | 5th | Juan del Mar 6, Toya 4 | |||||
 José & Marisol |
Dating | 4th | 5th | 4th | 4th | 7th | 7th | 4th | José 5, Marisol 3 | ||||||
 Nico & Andre |
Siblings | 5th | 3rd | 5th | 5th | 4th | 6th | Nico 5, Andre 2 | |||||||
| Pablo & Rosario |
Friends | 6th | 6th | 6th | 7th | Pablo 4, Rosario 2 | |||||||||
| Mónica & Rosy |
Sisters-in-law | 8th | 8th | 9th | Mónica 1, Rosy 3 | ||||||||||
 Vero & Gaba |
Friends | 10th | Vero 2, Gaba 1 | ||||||||||||
| Ale & Eze |
Dating | 10th | Ale 0, Eze 2 | ||||||||||||
- A team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
- A indicates that the team won a Fast Forward clue.
- A indicates that the team decided to use the Express Pass on that leg.
- An team placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a Speed Bump in the next leg of the race.
- A indicates that the team chose to use the Yield; indicates the team who received it; around the leg number indicates that the Yield for that leg was available but not used.
- A indicates means the team chose to use a U-Turn; indicates the team who received it; indicates that the U-Turn for that leg was available but not used. A indicates that the team chose to the second U-Turn in a Double U-Turn; indicates the team who received it; around a leg number indicates that neither of the two available U-Turns in a Double U-Turn were used.
- Matching colored symbols indicate teams who worked together during part of the leg as a result of an Intersection.
- An underlined leg number indicates that there was no mandatory rest period at the Pit Stop and all teams were ordered to continue racing. The first place team was still awarded a prize for that leg.
- Nico & Andre arrived 5th, but received a 15 minute penalty because Andre lost her visa to be in Uruguay. This did not affect their placement.
- Pablo & Rosario arrived 6th, but received a 15 minute penalty because Pablo popped his balloon and didn't go to get a new one in the Detour. The other teams checked in during the penalty time, dropping their placement to last; however they were notified as a non-elimination leg, thus the remaining penalty time would be accessed at the start of the next leg.
- Pablo & Rosario did not complete the Detour. Already in last place, they were allowed to check in to the pit stop without being issued the penalty and were eliminated.
- Felipe & Alejandro elected to use the Express Pass to bypass an additional task in the Puritama hot springs in Leg 7.
- ^ Felipe & Alejandro and Juan del Mar & Toya arrived 3rd and 4th, respectively, but both received a 15-minute penalty as they were caught speeding, dropping their placements to 4th and 5th, respectively.
- ^ Felipe & Alejandro, Demi & Maxi, and Rick & Kathy arrived 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, respectively, but received a 1-hour penalty as they were caught speeding. This did not affect their placement.
Prizes
Individual prizes were awarded to the first team to complete a leg.- Leg 1 – The Express Pass (Pase Directo) – an item that can be used on the race to skip any task of the team's choosing.
- Leg 12 – US$250,000
Race summary
Leg 1 (Argentina)
- El CalafateEl Calafate- Population :In the last census 6,143 permanent residents were counted . This represents a 20.1% increase compared with the 1991 census. However, due to the expansion of tourism, the population was estimated at 8,000 people in 2005.- Wildlife :...
, Santa Cruz ProvinceSanta Cruz ProvinceSanta Cruz Province may refer to*Santa Cruz Province, Argentina*Santa Cruz Province, Peru*Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain...
, ArgentinaArgentinaArgentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
(Perito Moreno GlacierPerito Moreno GlacierThe Perito Moreno Glacier is a glacier located in the Los Glaciares National Park in the south west of Santa Cruz province, Argentina. It is one of the most important tourist attractions in the Argentine Patagonia....
– Los Glaciares National ParkLos Glaciares National ParkParque Nacional Los Glaciares is a national park in the Santa Cruz Province, in Argentine Patagonia. It comprises an area of 4459 km². In 1981 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO....
) (Starting Line) - El Calafate (Estancia Bon Accord)
- El Calafate (Hotel Alto Calafate) (Overnight Rest)
- El Calafate (Estancia Alice – Cerro Frías refuge)
- El Calafate (Glaciarium )
In the race's first Detour, teams had to choose between Fardos (Bales) or Esquilar (Shear). In Fardos, teams had to roll a 200 kilogram bale through a marked course to receive their next clue. In Esquilar, teams had to shear a sheep skin with special scissors to receive their next clue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to go across a zipline and then using an ax the team member had to split a log in 2 parts in order to receive their next clue.
Leg 2 (Argentina)
El Calafate (Bus Station) to Buenos AiresBuenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
(Bus Station)
- Buenos Aires (Galileo Galilei planetariumGalileo Galilei planetariumThe Galileo Galilei planetarium, commonly known as Planetario, is located in Parque Tres de Febrero in the Palermo district of Buenos Aires, Argentina.-History:...
) - Buenos Aires (Il Ballo del Mattone Restaurant)
- Buenos Aires (Club del Halcón Peregrino)
- Buenos Aires (Puente de la MujerPuente de la MujerThe Puente de la Mujer is a footbridge in the Puerto Madero district of Buenos Aires, Argentina that spans dock 3 . It is of the Cantilever spar cable-stayed bridge type and is also a swing bridge, but somewhat unique in its asymmetrical arrangement...
)
In this Detour, teams had to choose between CD's or Libros (Books). In CD's, teams had to make their way to the Zivals record store, and once there they had to search for a CD where one of the songs in its playlist had four words for its title. In Libros, teams were given a biography of an author and then they had to search a bookstore for a book by that specific writer. In the Speed Bump, Vero & Gaba had to cut 5 kilogram of onions before they could continue. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use a bow and arrow to burst a balloon to receive their next clue.
Additional tasks
- After completing the Roadblock, teams had to find a specific bus stop, where they had to take bus 111 which would take them near Puente de la Mujer. Once there, teams had to walk along a specific street and then go across a bridge before checking in at the Pit Stop.
Leg 3 (Argentina)
- Buenos Aires (Club Catalinas Sur)
- Buenos Aires (Escuela del Circo Criollo)
- Buenos Aires (Congressional PlazaCongressional PlazaCongressional Plaza is a public park facing the Argentine Congress in Buenos Aires. The plaza is part of a 3 hectare open space comprising three adjoining plazas to the east of the Congress building...
) - Buenos Aires (La Bicicleta Naranja) Buenos Aires (Estación Retiro) to TigreTigre, Buenos AiresTigre is a town in the Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, situated in the north of Greater Buenos Aires, north of Buenos Aires city. Tigre lies on the Paraná Delta and is an important tourist and weekend attraction, easily reached by bus and train services, including the scenic Tren de la Costa...
, Buenos Aires ProvinceBuenos Aires ProvinceThe Province of Buenos Aires is the largest and most populous province of Argentina. It takes the name from the city of Buenos Aires, which used to be the provincial capital until it was federalized in 1880...
(Estación Tigre ) - Tigre (Monumento al Remero )
- Tigre (Tigre Art MuseumTigre ClubThe Tigre Club stands on the banks of the Luján River, in Paseo Victorica, Tigre, near Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Club, built next to the Tigre Hotel , was financed by Ernesto Tornquist, and was designed by the architects Pablo Pater, Luis Dubois and the engineer Emilio Mitre , and was opened on...
)
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to jump off a 50 metres (164 ft) Bungee. In this Detour, teams had to choose between Cama elástica (Trampoline) or Palos chinos (Chinese sticks). In Cama elástica, one of the team members had to jump in the trampoline to reach their next clue, which was hanging from the roof. In Palos chinos, one of the team members had to climb a pole and get their next clue, which was at the top of the pole.
Additional tasks
- In La Bicicleta Naranja, teams had to assemble a bike, and then ride it before receiving their next clue.
- After visiting Monumento al Remero, teams had to kayak along the river to get to their next Pit Stop.
Leg 4 (Argentina → Uruguay)
Buenos Aires (Ferry Pier) to Colonia del SacramentoColonia del Sacramento
Colonia del Sacramento is a city in southwestern Uruguay, by the Río de la Plata, facing Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the oldest town in Uruguay and capital of the departamento of Colonia. It has a population of around 22,000.It is renowned for its historic quarter, a World Heritage Site...
, Colonia Department
Colonia Department
Colonia is a departamento in southwestern Uruguay. Its capital is Colonia del Sacramento, the country's second oldest city.-Economy:The region is the main producer of dairy products in Uruguay...
, Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
(Ferry Pier) by Colonia Express
- Colonia del Sacramento (Portón de Campo)
- Colonia del Sacramento (Intendencia Municipal)
- Colonia del Sacramento (Mariña Sport)
- Colonia del Sacramento (Hacienda de Los Olivos)
- Colonia del Sacramento (Casa de Los Limoneros)
- Colonia del Sacramento (Plaza de TorosPlaza de toros Real de San CarlosPlaza de toros Real de San Carlos is a bull ring in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. It is currently a derelict building that is crumbling down. It is forbidden for safety reasons to access the bull ring.When in operation it could host 10,000 spectators...
) - Colonia del Sacramento (Muelle Viejo)
In this Detour, teams had to choose between Aguja (Needle) or Tronco (Trunk). In Aguja, teams had to search for a wooden needle inside of a bale of hay. In Tronco, teams had to transport logs from one area to the other, then teams had to stack them until they reached an indicated height. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to collect four baskets of lemons. Once done, he or she had to squeeze the lemons into four bottles and get a total of 2 liters of lemon juice.
Additional tasks
- In Portón del Campo, teams had to take 2 pieces of cheese and deliver determined quantities to seven different places where they would receive a stamp. Once completed, teams had to eat the cheese that was cut but not delivered.
- At the Intendencia Municipal, teams had to answer five multiple choice questions related to classical vehicles that were parked there.
Leg 5 (Uruguay)
Colonia del Sacramento (Colonia Bus Terminal) to MontevideoMontevideo
Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento...
, Montevideo Department
Montevideo Department
Montevideo is a department of Uruguay.It is by far the smallest one in area, and the most populated as well. It contains the city of Montevideo, capital of Uruguay. While most of the department is covered by the capital city, there are still smaller towns within its limits, e.g...
(Montevideo Bus Terminal)
- Montevideo (Velódromo Municipal )
- Montevideo (Bar San Rafael)
- Montevideo (Intersection of 18 de Julio Avenue18 de Julio AvenueAvenida 18 de Julio, or 18 de Julio Avenue, is the most important avenue in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is named after the date the first Constitution of Uruguay was written: July 18, 1830....
and Yi Street) - Montevideo (Universidad del Trabajo del Uruguay )
- Montevideo (Rambla of MontevideoRambla of MontevideoThe Rambla of Montevideo is the avenue that goes all along the coastline of Montevideo, Uruguay. Since all the southern departments of Uruguay are against either the Río de la Plata or the Atlantic Ocean, they all have ramblas as well....
Kilometer 4.5) - Montevideo (Telecommunications TowerTelecommunications TowerTorre de las Telecomunicaciones or Torre Antel is a 158 meter tall building with 37 floors in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is the headquarters of Uruguay's government-owned telecommunications company, ANTEL, and is the tallest building in the country. It was designed by architect Carlos Ott. It is...
) - Montevideo (Palacio MunicipalPalacio Municipal (Montevideo)Palacio Municipal is the seat of the local government agency of the Municipality of Montevideo, Uruguay. Located on the main avenue of the city, 18 de Julio Avenue, in barrio Centro, it was designed by Uruguayan architect Mauricio Cravotto....
)
In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to use a provided key had to search among several padlocks locked around the Fuente de los Candados fountain for the one that their key would open. In this Leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Zancos (Stilts) or Patines (Skates). In Zancos, teams put on stilts and had to walk 200 meters and retrieve two balloons which they had to exchange for their next clue. In Patines, team members' legs were tied to each other and in this state they had to skate 200 meters and retrieve two balloons to exchange for their next clue. In either Detour, if a balloon popped, teams would have to go back and get a new one.
Additional tasks
- At the beginning of the leg, teams had to prepare MateMate (beverage)Mate , also known as chimarrão or cimarrón, is a traditional South American infused drink, particularly in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, southern states of Brazil, south of Chile, the Bolivian Chaco, and to some extent, Syria and Lebanon...
and keep it for whole leg until they got to the Pit Stop. - At the Velódromo Municipal, each team member had to ride a kid's bike for one lap around the Velódromo.
- At the Universidad del Trabajo, teams had to wear traditional costumes and join a travelling carnival for one block through Montevideo.
- At the Telecommunications Tower, teams had to get to floor 26 and search in maps for a yellow spot, which was the Pit Stop: the Palacio Municipal.
Leg 6 (Uruguay → Chile)
Montevideo (Carrasco International AirportCarrasco International Airport
Carrasco/General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport , commonly known simply by Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco in reference to the neighborhood where it is located, is the main airport serving Montevideo, Uruguay, located in the adjoining municipality of Ciudad de la Costa...
) to Santiago
Santiago
Santiago is the capital city of Chile. Santiago may also refer to:*Santiago *Santiago , a Spanish given name*Santiago!, a shortened form of the Reconquista battle cry "Santiago y cierra, España"...
, Metropolitan Region
Santiago Metropolitan Region
Santiago Metropolitan Region or simply Metropolitan Region is one of Chile's 15 first order administrative divisions. It is the country's only landlocked administrative region and contains the nation's capital, Santiago...
, Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
(Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International AirportComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport , also known as Pudahuel Airport and Santiago International Airport, located in Pudahuel, north-west of downtown Santiago, is Chile's largest aviation facility and the busiest international air passenger gateway to the country...
)
- Santiago (Mercado Central )
- Santiago (Mall Sport)
- Santiago (Cerro Santa Lucía - Neptune and Amphitrite fountain)
- Santiago (Gabriela Mistral Cultural Centre )
In the Speed Bump, Pablo & Rosario had to open 100 clam
Clam
The word "clam" can be applied to freshwater mussels, and other freshwater bivalves, as well as marine bivalves.In the United States, "clam" can be used in several different ways: one, as a general term covering all bivalve molluscs...
s before they could continue. In this Leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Techo (Roof) or Pared (Wall). In Techo, both team members had to go over an Air Trail course. In Pared, both team members had to scale a vertical wall and retrieve a race flag. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to dominate the artificial wave for one minute without falling.
Additional tasks
- At the Mercado Central, teams had to transport five bags of ice, each one weighing 50 kilogram. Once completed, teams had to order the fish following a given pattern.
Leg 7 (Chile)
Santiago (Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport) to CalamaCalama, Chile
Calama is a city and commune in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. It is the capital of El Loa Province, part of the Antofagasta Region. Calama is one of the driest cities in the world with average annual precipitation of just . The River Loa, Chile's longest, flows through the city...
, Antofagasta Region
Antofagasta Region
The II Antofagasta Region is one of Chile's fifteen first-order administrative divisions. It comprises three provinces, Antofagasta, El Loa and Tocopilla...
(El Loa Airport
El Loa Airport
El Loa International Airport , is the major airport serving Calama, and one of the largest airports in Chile. The main terminal covers 20,000 square meters.This airport is located approx. 6 km of the city centre...
)
- San Pedro de AtacamaSan Pedro de AtacamaSan Pedro de Atacama is a Chilean town and commune in El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region. It is located east of Antofagasta, some 106 km southeast of Calama and the Chuquicamata copper mine, overlooking the Licancabur volcano. It features a significant archeological museum, the R. P...
(Pedro de ValdiviaPedro de ValdiviaPedro Gutiérrez de Valdivia or Valdiva was a Spanish conquistador and the first royal governor of Chile. After serving with the Spanish army in Italy and Flanders, he was sent to South America in 1534, where he served as lieutenant under Francisco Pizarro in Peru, acting as his second in command...
's house) - San Pedro de Atacama (Tierra Todo Natural Restaurant)
- San Pedro de Atacama (Hotel Don Raúl) (Overnight Rest)
- San Pedro de Atacama (Valle de la Muerte)
- San Pedro de Atacama (Puritama Hot Springs )
- San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Large Millimeter ArrayAtacama Large Millimeter ArrayThe Atacama Large Millimeter/sub-millimeter Array is an array of radio telescopes in the Atacama desert of northern Chile. Since a high and dry site is crucial to millimeter wavelength operations, the array is being constructed on the Chajnantor plateau at 5000 metres altitude...
)
In this Leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Arqueología (Archeology) or Bicicletas (Bikes). In Arqueología, teams had to dig in the marked areas for 10 pieces of an old broken vase. They then had to put all of the pieces together in order to receive their next clue. In Bicicletas, teams had to ride a bike for 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) in the Atacama Desert
Atacama Desert
The Atacama Desert is a plateau in South America, covering a strip of land on the Pacific coast, west of the Andes mountains. It is, according to NASA, National Geographic and many other publications, the driest desert in the world...
. Once they reached a Race flag, teams had to take the flag back to where they started in order to receive their next clue. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to push a giant ball filled with water to the top of a sand dune to receive their next clue.
Additional tasks
- At the Tierra Todo Natural Restaurant, teams had to eat Chilean empanadas until they found one empanada which contained a marker directing them to their next destination: the Hotel Don Raúl.
- At the Puritama Hot Springs, teams had to search in the water of the hot springs for a marker directing them to their next Pit Stop: Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA).
Leg 8 (Chile)
- Calama (Ferrilo roundabout)
- Sierra GordaSierra Gorda, ChileSierra Gorda is a Chilean commune in Antofagasta Province, Antofagasta Region. The total estimated population was 3,087 in 2006. The two main settlements are the villages of Sierra Gorda and Baquedano Sierra Gorda is a Chilean commune in Antofagasta Province, Antofagasta Region. The total...
(Baquedano Railway Station ) - AntofagastaAntofagastaAntofagasta is a port city in northern Chile, about north of Santiago. It is the capital of Antofagasta Province and Antofagasta Region. According to the 2002 census, the city has a population of 296,905...
(Finning centre) - Antofagasta (Hotel Antofagasta) (Overnight Rest)
- Antofagasta (Balneario Municipal)
- Antofagasta (Hotel Enjoy Antofagasta)
- Antofagasta (Huanchaca Ruins )
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to swim onto a platform and retrieve seven inflatables that were shaped like spaghetti. Then, they had to swim back to the shore and exchange them for their next clue.
Additional tasks
- At the Baquedano Railway Station, teams Intersected and together had to construct 9 metres of rail, using the given tools.
- At the Finning centre, teams had to calculate the weight of the wheels of the mining trucks. To do so, teams had to use a measuring tape and do a series of mathematical calculations.
- At the Hotel Enjoy Antofagasta, teams were given 15 chips, using those chips teams had to play in a roulette game. If one of the team number's was the winner in that round, teams would receive their next clue. Otherwise teams would have to wait 5 minutes to play again.
Leg 9 (Chile → Ecuador)
Antofagasta (Cerro Moreno International AirportCerro Moreno International Airport
Cerro Moreno International Airport is an airport in Antofagasta, Chile. It is located north of Antofagasta.- Destinations :...
) to Quito
Quito
San Francisco de Quito, most often called Quito , is the capital city of Ecuador in northwestern South America. It is located in north-central Ecuador in the Guayllabamba river basin, on the eastern slopes of Pichincha, an active stratovolcano in the Andes mountains...
, Pichincha Province
Pichincha Province
Pichincha is a province of Ecuador located in the northern sierra region; its capital and largest city is Quito. It is bordered by Imbabura & Esmeraldas to the north, Cotopaxi & Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas to the south, Napo & Sucumbíos to the east, and Esmeraldas & Santo Domingo de los...
, Ecuador
Ecuador
Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
(Mariscal Sucre International AirportMariscal Sucre International Airport
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is the international airport serving Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. It is named after Venezuelan born Antonio José de Sucre, known as the "Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho" , a hero of Ecuadorian and Latin American independence...
)
- Quito (Basílica del Voto NacionalBasílica del Voto NacionalThe Basilica of the National Vow is a Roman Catholic church located in the historic center of Quito, Ecuador. It is sometimes also called the Catedral Consagración de Jesús or the Basílica de San Juan...
) - Quito (Argentine Republic Square)
- Quito (La Carolina Park)
- Quito (Centro Cultural Metropolitano)
- Quito (TelefériQoTelefériQoThe TelefériQo , or TelefériQo Cruz Loma, is a gondola lift in Quito, Ecuador, running from the edge of the city centre up the east side of Pichincha Volcano to lookout Cruz Loma. It is one of the highest aerial lifts in the world, rising from to...
) - Quito (Teatro National Sucre )
In the Fast Forward, teams could go to La Carolina Park where they had to play a game of the Ecuadorian sport called Pelota Nacional. One team member at a time had to hit a ball with a racket and make it past the midfield players. Once the team scored 6 points, they would win the Fast Forward. In this Leg's Roadblock, teams headed to the González Suárez Bridge. Once there, one team member had to take part in puenting, which is similar to bungee jumping except for the fact that the cord is non-elastic and that the jump ends in a pendulum-like movement. In this Leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Dulce (Sweet) or Salado (Salty). In Dulce, teams had to eat 15 Ecuadorian sweets each in order to receive their next clue. In Salado, each team member had to eat 3 plates of librillo, which is an Ecuadorian dish consisting of raw cow stomach and potatoes, before receiving their next clue.
Additional tasks
- At the Basílica del Voto NacionalBasílica del Voto NacionalThe Basilica of the National Vow is a Roman Catholic church located in the historic center of Quito, Ecuador. It is sometimes also called the Catedral Consagración de Jesús or the Basílica de San Juan...
, teams had to count all the grotesqueGrotesqueThe word grotesque comes from the same Latin root as "Grotto", meaning a small cave or hollow. The original meaning was restricted to an extravagant style of Ancient Roman decorative art rediscovered and then copied in Rome at the end of the 15th century...
s of the Basílica which represent the fauna of Ecuador. Once the team gave the correct number of grotesques (51), they would receive their next clue. - At the TeleferiQoTelefériQoThe TelefériQo , or TelefériQo Cruz Loma, is a gondola lift in Quito, Ecuador, running from the edge of the city centre up the east side of Pichincha Volcano to lookout Cruz Loma. It is one of the highest aerial lifts in the world, rising from to...
, teams had to assemble the wheels of a wooden kart. Then they had to drive downhill without hitting any cones along the way. If they hit a cone, they would have to start over.
Leg 10 (Ecuador)
- Mitad del MundoMitad del MundoThe Mitad del Mundo is a tract of land owned by the prefecture of the province of Pichincha, Ecuador. It is located in the San Antonio parish of the canton of Quito, north of the center of Quito....
(Intiñan Museum – Latitude 0ºEquatorAn equator is the intersection of a sphere's surface with the plane perpendicular to the sphere's axis of rotation and containing the sphere's center of mass....
) - Mindo (El Paraíso del Pescador)
- Mindo (Mindo Main Square)
- Mindo (Balneario Nambillo Alto)
- Mindo (Las Mariposas Hostel)
- Mindo (Cascada de los Tucanes)
- Mindo (Mindo Lago)
In the Speed Bump, Juan del Mar & Toya had to balance one egg each on the head of a nail right on the Equator
Equator
An equator is the intersection of a sphere's surface with the plane perpendicular to the sphere's axis of rotation and containing the sphere's center of mass....
before they could continue. In this Leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Salto del Mono (Monkey Jumping) and Rock Jumping. In Salto del Mono, one team member at a time had to jump from a platform and do a canopy course that had a pendulum-like movement; at the bottom of the canopy they would receive their next clue. In Rock Jumping, both team members had to jump from a very high rock to a river, once they got out of the river, they would get their next clue. In this Leg's Roadblock, one team member had to rappel down the Cascada de los Tucanes waterfall and get their next clue from the middle of it.
Additional tasks
- At the Paraíso del Pescador, each team member had to transport 25 troutTroutTrout is the name for a number of species of freshwater and saltwater fish belonging to the Salmoninae subfamily of the family Salmonidae. Salmon belong to the same family as trout. Most salmon species spend almost all their lives in salt water...
from one tank to the other, using only a net called a chayo. Once both team members had transported the fish, they would receive their next clue.
Future Legs
Leg 11 (Ecuador → Brazil) Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) to SalvadorSalvador, Bahia
Salvador is the largest city on the northeast coast of Brazil and the capital of the Northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia. Salvador is also known as Brazil's capital of happiness due to its easygoing population and countless popular outdoor parties, including its street carnival. The first...
, Bahia
Bahia
Bahia is one of the 26 states of Brazil, and is located in the northeastern part of the country on the Atlantic coast. It is the fourth most populous Brazilian state after São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro, and the fifth-largest in size...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
(Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International AirportDeputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport
Salvador-Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport , formerly called Dois de Julho International Airport is the airport serving Salvador da Bahia, Brazil...
)
Leg 12 (Brazil)
- São PauloSão PauloSão Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, São PauloSão Paulo (state)São Paulo is a state in Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. Named after Saint Paul, São Paulo has the largest population, industrial complex, and economic production in the country. It is the richest state in Brazil...