The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel 2
Encyclopedia
The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel 2 is the second installment of The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel, the Latin American edition of the reality television show The Amazing Race
. The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel 2 featured eleven teams of two, with a pre-existing relationship, in a race across Latin America to win US$
250,000.
The second cycle first premiered on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 11.00 p.m (UTC-3).
Mexican Brothers Mauricio and Carlos Coarasa are the winners of the race.
Discovery Channel
greenlit the second installment on November 2009. Race locations were scouted in January 2010 and filming took place between May and June 2010. The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel 2 was to be broadcast in high-definition television
.
Filming for The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel 2 lasted for 25 days and covered nearly 21000 km (13,048.8 mi). The second season spanned eight countries in two continents. Among them, 4 were unvisited countries, including Bolivia
, Guatemala
, Ecuador
and Venezuela
. Previously confirmed visited countries were Mexico
, Brazil
and Argentina
. Colombia
was also a previously visited country never visited in the original American version
.
, Samsung
, Visa and Wii Party
. The sponsors played a major role in the series by providing prizes and integrating their products into various tasks.
In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between A tus manos (At your hands) or A tus pies (At your feet). In A tus manos, teams had to wash 10 kilograms (22 lb) of dirty clothes. In A tus pies, teams had to make a sawdust carpet. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to search for a couple dressed in traditional costumes similar to the ones on the provided picture.
Additional tasks
In this Speed Bump, Mauricio & Mariana had to make Papel picado
before keep racing. In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Platazos or Garrotazos. In Platazos, teams had to reveal the identity of a mexican hero with the clue "As a child he was nicknamed as a sly and mischievous animal" (Miguel Hidalgo
), then teams had to make their way to the Parián craft market, buy Talavera dishes and complete the name of the hero to receive their next clue. In Garrotazos, teams had to reveal the identity of another Mexican hero with the clue "This had a visible scar on the nose" (José María Morelos
), then teams had to make their way to the artists quarter and break a Mexican Piñata
, the teams had to complete the name of the Mexican hero in order to receive their next clue. The unaired Roadblock required one team member to retrieve the clue from a bowl full of Madagascar Cockroaches, the team member had to get their hands on the bowl for one minute.
Additional tasks
, Veracruz State
(Veracruz Bus Station)
In this roadblock, one team member have to dance with a partner of the square to find that had the same number as provided to each team in their clue to receive their next clue. Teams had to purchase using a Visa card, for a traditional dance costume. In this leg's detour, teams have to choose Corazón contento (Happy Heart) or Árido e intrépido (Arid and Fearless). In Happy Heart, teams have to eat 14 spicy toasted chili pepper
s. In Arid and Fearless, teams had to take sandboarding
in the dunes on a beach without falling off.
Additional tasks
Veracruz
(General Heriberto Jara International Airport
) to Bogotá
, Colombia
(El Dorado International Airport
)
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to make a clay pot in order to receive their next clue. In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Arrear (Herd) or Buscar (Search). In Arrear, teams had to herd three ostriches from one corral to another without touching or scaring them to receive their next clue. In Buscar, teams had to search for two ostrich eggs painted with the same colour to receive their next clue. In this Intersection, one team had to play Volleyball against another team in a 5 points match. The winning team gets the next clue and the losing team must wait for another couple to play. The last team loses must wait for 15 minutes to receive the next clue.
Additional tasks
, Antioquia Department
(Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport)
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member to create a flower of chairs, and then walk to San Pedro Cemetery to place it in the honor of Carlos Gardel
's grave to get their next clue. In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Etiquetar (Label) or Voltear (Flip). In Etiquetar, teams have to label 100 T-Shirt
s with a clue on it. In Voltear, teams had to turn 150 trouser
pockets to see their next clue.
Additional tasks
In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Salto (Jumping) or Pataleo (Kicking). In Pataleo, each team must swim back and forth in relays along the Olympic
swimming pool
, while matching up with a table used for abdominal strengthening to receive their next clue. In Salto, teams must jump from a springboard
that is used in synchronized swimming
, while a professional diver supervises the work to receive their next clue. In this Speed Bump, Jelkin & Javier travelled to the port Ucayma on a truck, repaired a canoe
, then pushed another canoe and made it float to get their next clue and continue racing. In this Fast Forward, one team had to go to Salto Hacha, to perform a Pemón ritual which involved trimming one's hair to a short length (but not completely shaven, and wearing a traditional uniform. Once the ritual was complete, the team would be awarded the Fast Forward. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to eat Bachaco Ass (ants) and drink Cachiri (fermented cassava), when completely done, they would receive their next clue.
Additional tasks
Canaima National Park (Canaima Airport) to Manaus
, Amazonas, Brazil
(Eduardo Gomes International Airport
)
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member must move five watermelons from the wharf to Store Number Seven. In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Entrenarse o Ubicarse (Train or Located). In Entrenarse, Teams must carry out military training course consisting of net climbing, rope climbing, and a rappelling wall. If they complete the course, they receive the next clue. In Ubicarse, Teams must use a compass to find specific coordinates of three flags in the jungle, which they need to exchange for the next clue.
Additional tasks
, Rio de Janeiro
(Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport)
In this leg's Speed Bump, Aleandra & Marlene had to wash, dry and stack many dishes in the Porcão Restaurant before they can continue the race upon the boss's sastification. During the Roadblock, one team member had to paraglide with an instructor from Pedro Bonita to São Conrado Beach, where they get their next clue from the otherside of the place. The Detour was a choice between Con Ritmo (With Rhythm) and Tocado (Headdress). In Con Ritmo, teams had to learn how to play a song on a traditional samba drum and play for five minutes without error for the next clue. In Tocado, teams had to create a costume which used for the carnival.
Additional tasks
Rio de Janeiro (Santos Dumont Airport) to Córdoba
, Córdoba Province
, Argentina
(Ingeniero Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport)
During the Roadblock, one team member had to ride a horse and guide it around barrels. Finally, they would have to spear a suspended ring to complete the task. The Detour was a choice between Enjabonado (Soaping) and Pesar (Weight). In Enjabonado, teams had to chase a pig that's covered with soap and hold onto it for five seconds. In Pesar, teams had to hitch a cow to a lift and then weigh it. If they came up with the correct weight, they would receive their next clue.
Additional Tasks
This leg's Detour was a choice between Esquivar (Dodge) or Bloques (Blocks). In Esquivar, teams had to get their next clue while avoiding being hit by paintball snipers. If teams were hit, they had to start again. In Bloques, teams had to figure out how to transport six concrete blocks at once using a stick, a rope and a piece of wire. In the Roadblock, one team member had to drive around the track in 3:45 minutes. If they beat the time, they receive the next clue.
Additional tasks
The Detour was a choice between Quemar (Burn) or Armar (Arm). In Quemar, teams visited the Street of Witches, and needed to purchase the items required for a shaman to build a "Good Journey Table". In Armar, teams travelled to the Museum of Musical Instruments and had to make two panpies. In the Roadblock, teams rode a traditional raft and had to collect reeds. Once they collected enough, they would receive their next clue.
Additional tasks
La Paz (El Alto International Airport) to Guayaquil
, Guayas Province
, Ecuador
(José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport
)
In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Restaurar (Restore) and Encontrar (Find). In Restaurar, teams had to paint a section of Barrio Las Peñas. In Encontrar, teams had to search the many names on the Monument to the Donars to find a specific name. In the first Roadblock, teams had to eat 1.5kg of "Horse" (A type of sausage) to get the next clue.
In the final Roadblock, teams had to search within the HMS Beagle to find three passages from the Charles Darwin
book The Origin of Species
. If they found the book, they can exchange the book to receive the final clue.
Additional tasks
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 en Discovery Channel 2 featured 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.
The second cycle first premiered on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 11.00 p.m (UTC-3).
Mexican Brothers Mauricio and Carlos Coarasa are the winners of the race.
Development and Filming
Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel is an American satellite and cable specialty channel , founded by John Hendricks and distributed by Discovery Communications. It is a publicly traded company run by CEO David Zaslav...
greenlit the second installment on November 2009. Race locations were scouted in January 2010 and filming took place between May and June 2010. The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel 2 was to be broadcast in high-definition television
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...
.
Filming for The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel 2 lasted for 25 days and covered nearly 21000 km (13,048.8 mi). The second season spanned eight countries in two continents. Among them, 4 were unvisited countries, including Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
, Guatemala
Guatemala
Guatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast...
, 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 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...
. Previously confirmed visited countries were 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...
, 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...
and 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...
. 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...
was also a previously visited country never visited in the original American version
The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)
The Amazing Race is an American reality game show in which teams of two or four race around the world against other teams, with the first-place team winning $1,000,000. As the original version of the Amazing Race franchise, the CBS program has been running since 2001 and is airing its nineteenth...
.
Cast
Applications were accepted from December 13, 2009 and finished on February 8, 2010. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in March 2010 and the final casting interviews took place around April 2010.Marketing
According to Discovery's official website, The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel 2 has 4 official sponsors: BridgestoneBridgestone
The is a multinational rubber conglomerate founded in 1931 by in the city of Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan. The name Bridgestone comes from a calque translation and transposition of ishibashi, meaning "stone bridge" in Japanese....
, Samsung
Samsung
The Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea...
, Visa and Wii Party
Wii Party
is a party video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii video game console. The game heavily borrows game play elements from the Mario Party series, another Nintendo franchise. It is also the first game in the Wii series that Shigeru Miyamoto did not produce...
. The sponsors played a major role in the series by providing prizes and integrating their products into various tasks.
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 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |||||
 Mauricio & Carlos |
Brothers | 3rd | 1st | 3rd | 2nd | 1st | 4th | 4th | 3rd | 2nd | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | Mauricio 6, Carlos 6 |
| Toño & Lili |
Married | 6th | 2nd | 1st | 3rd | 2nd | 2nd | 3rd | 1st | 1st | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | Toño 5, Lili 5 |
| Aleandra & Marlene |
Friends | 8th | 5th | 7th | 7th | 7th | 7th | 5th | 3rd | 3rd | 3rd | 3rd | 3rd | Aleandra 5, Marlene 6 | |
| 7th | 7th | 6th | 5th | 3rd | 5th | 6th | 2nd | 5th | 4th | Guilherme 6, Vinícius 4 | |||||
| Esteban & Marisol |
Married | 9th | 8th | 5th | 4th | 6th | 3rd | 2nd | 4th | 4th | Esteban 4, Marisol 2 | ||||
| Marietta & José |
Dating | 4th | 9th | 9th | 8th | 5th | 6th | 5th | 6th | Marietta 4, José 4 | |||||
| Edison & Edison |
Father/Son | 5th | 3rd | 2nd | 1st | 4th | 1st | ||||||||
 Jelkin & Javier |
Engaged | 1st | 6th | 8th | 6th | Jelkin 3, Javier 2 | |||||||||
 Roger & Omar |
Friends | 2nd | 4th | 4th | Roger 2, Omar 1 | ||||||||||
 Mauricio & Mariana |
Siblings | 10th | Mauricio 1, Mariana 1 | ||||||||||||
 Susy & Stefany |
Mother/Daughter | 10th | Susy 1, Stefany 0 | ||||||||||||
- A team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
- A indicates that the team won a Fast Forward clue.
- 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.
- An indicates that there was an Intersection in that leg of the race, while an indicates which team lost the Intersection task and received a penalty.
- Italicized results indicate the position of the team at the mid-point of a two-episode leg.
- ^ Guilherme & Vinícius and Aleandra & Marlene arrived 2nd and 5th respectively, but received a 30-minute penalty because they completed the Roadblock together, dropping their placement to 7th and 8th respectively.
- Esteban & Marisol arrived 7th, but received a 30-minute penalty because they read the clue before chosing the team member that was going to perform the Roadblock. 2 teams (Guilherme & Vinícius and Aleandra & Marlene) checked in during the penalty sequence, dropping Esteban & Marisol to 9th.
- Susy & Stefany arrived 10th, but received a 15 minute penalty because Susy read the clue without Stefany after completing the Roadblock. This did not affect their placement.
- Susy & Stefany arrived 10th, but received a 2 hour penalty for failing to complete an additional task (The church task) that set out for them. During this time, Mauricio & Mariana, the only team trailing Susy & Stefany at that point were able to check in, resulting Susy & Stefany eliminated before the 2 hour penalty had elapsed.
- The Roadblock count does not include the results of any unaired Roadblocks.
- Mauricio & Carlos arrived 1st, but received a 30-minute penalty because they broke a rule during an additional task, 2 teams (Toño & Lili and Edison & Edison) checked in during the penalty phase, dropping their placement to 3rd.
- Esteban & Marisol arrived 5th, but received a 30-minute penalty because they did not complete an additional task together. This did not affect their placement.
- ^ It is unknown which team member completed the Roadblock in Leg 1 (All Teams marked) or 3 (Only Esteban & Marisol).
- Roger & Omar arrived 7th, but received a 4 hour penalty because they broke a race rule by trying to call someone outside of the production crew, which is strictly prohibited as of the rules. Aleandra & Marlene and Marietta & José checked in during the penalty time, felling Roger & Omar placement to last and were eliminated before the 4 hour penalty had elapsed.
- Esteban & Marisol arrived 4th, but received a 30-minute penalty as Esteban helped Marisol in the Roadblock. 2 teams (Edison & Edison and Marietta & José) Checked in during the penalty phase, dropping them to 6th.
- Mauricio & Carlos departed in 6th place from the airport in Manaus, because one of the team members lost his passport and required to get a new one.
- ^ Mauricio & Carlos, initially arrived 3rd were received a 30-minute penalty as they took a taxi instead of traveling by bondeBondeBonde is a Swedish noble family.Prominent members include:* Karl Knutsson Bonde , King Charles VIII of Sweden* Gustaf Bonde , Swedish statesman...
as instructed in their clue, Mauricio & Carlos placememnt did not effect and while Edison & Edison checked in 5th with the same penalty, the last 4 teams checked in at that time, dropping to last, which resulted them eliminated. - José & Marietta did not complete the Detour. Already in last place, they were allowed to check in to the pit stop and were eliminated.
- Leg 12 was a double-length leg with one Detour (first time) and two Roadblocks and was shown over two episodes.
Prizes
The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg.- Leg 1 – A WiiWiiThe Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
for each team member. - Leg 2 – A Wii for each team member.
- Leg 3 – A Mountain bikeMountain bikeA mountain bike or mountain bicycle is a bicycle created for off-road cycling. This activity includes traversing of rocks and washouts, and steep declines,...
for each team member. - Leg 4 – A KayakKayakA kayak is a small, relatively narrow, human-powered boat primarily designed to be manually propelled by means of a double blade paddle.The traditional kayak has a covered deck and one or more cockpits, each seating one paddler...
for each team member. - Leg 5 – A US$United States dollarThe 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....
1,000 Visa Prepaid Card for each team member. - Leg 6 – A US$1,000 Visa Prepaid Card for each team member and a Wii
- Leg 7 – A trip for two to 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...
, BrazilBrazilBrazil , 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...
. - Leg 8 – A trip for two to Rio de JaneiroRio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, BrazilBrazilBrazil , 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...
during the 2014 FIFA World Cup2014 FIFA World CupThe 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014....
or 2016 Summer Olympics2016 Summer OlympicsThe 2016 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, are a major international multi-sport event to be celebrated in the tradition of the Olympic Games, as governed by the International Olympic Committee...
. Plus, a worth of US$1,000. - Leg 9 – Stay in a hotel from Visa Luxury hotel collection and a US$1,000 Visa Travel Money.
- Leg 10 – A SamsungSamsungThe Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea...
LED TV and A Wii. - Leg 11 – A reward for Visa Travel Experience and Visa Travel Money courtesy of US$1,000.
- Leg 12 – US$250,000
Leg 1 (Guatemala)
- El Petén, GuatemalaGuatemalaGuatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast...
(Tikal National Park – Templo del JaguarTikal Temple ITikal Temple I is the designation given to one of the major structures at Tikal, one of the largest cities and archaeological sites of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization in Mesoamerica. It is located in the Petén Basin region of northern Guatemala...
) (Starting Line) FloresFloresFlores is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, an island arc with an estimated area of 14,300 km² extending east from the Java island of Indonesia. The population was 1.831.000 in the 2010 census and the largest town is Maumere. Flores is Portuguese for "flowers".Flores is located east of Sumbawa...
(Mundo Maya International AirportMundo Maya International AirportMundo Maya International Airport , also known as Flores International Airport, is an international airport located in the suburb of Santa Elena, in the city of Flores, Guatemala...
) to Guatemala CityGuatemala CityGuatemala City , is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala and Central America...
(La Aurora International AirportLa Aurora International AirportLa Aurora International Airport serves Guatemala City, Guatemala. It is located south of Guatemala City's center and from Antigua. It is administered by the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil....
) Guatemala City to AntiguaAntigua GuatemalaAntigua Guatemala is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala famous for its well-preserved Spanish Mudéjar-influenced Baroque architecture as well as a number of spectacular ruins of colonial churches... - Antigua (Convento de Santa Catalina)
- Antigua (Hotel Porta Antigua) (Overnight Rest)
- Antigua (San José cathedralAntigua Guatemala CathedralSaint Joseph Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. The original church was built around 1541, but suffered several earthquakes throughout its history, and the first church building was demolished in 1669. The cathedral was rebuilt and consecrated in 1680. By 1743...
) Antigua to ChichicastenangoChichicastenangoChichicastenango, also known as Santo Tomás Chichicastenango, is a town in the El Quiché department of Guatemala, known for its traditional K'iche' Maya culture. The Spanish conquistadors gave the town its name from the Nahuatl name used by their soldiers from Tlaxcala: Tzitzicaztenanco, or City... - Chichicastenango (Chichicastenango Market)
- PanajachelPanajachelPanajachel is a town in the southwestern Guatemalan Highlands, in the department of Sololá. It serves as the administrative centre for the surrounding municipality of the same name. The altitude is...
(Panajachel Pier) - Panajachel (Atitlán Hotel)
In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between A tus manos (At your hands) or A tus pies (At your feet). In A tus manos, teams had to wash 10 kilograms (22 lb) of dirty clothes. In A tus pies, teams had to make a sawdust carpet. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to search for a couple dressed in traditional costumes similar to the ones on the provided picture.
Additional tasks
- At Tikal National Park, teams had to search the earth, water, air and fire glyphs in order to receive their next clue.
- At Chichicastenango Market, teams had to search the marked stand to receive their next clue.
- At Panajachel Pier, teams had to travel by boat to the Pit Stop.
Leg 2 (Guatemala → Mexico)
- Panajachel (Atitlán Nature Reserve - Canopy Course) Guatemala City (La Aurora International Airport) to Mexico CityMexico CityMexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, MexicoMexicoThe 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...
(Mexico City International AirportMexico City International AirportBenito Juárez International Airport , in Venustiano Carranza, one of the sixteen boroughs into which Mexico's Federal District is divided, is a commercial airport that serves Mexico City, the capital of Mexico...
) Mexico City to Puebla, Puebla StatePueblaPuebla officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Puebla is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 217 municipalities and its capital city is Puebla.... - Puebla (Fonda Santa Clara)
- Puebla (Dulcería La Central)
- Puebla (Zócalo de Puebla)
- Puebla (Africam Safari) (Unaired)
In this Speed Bump, Mauricio & Mariana had to make Papel picado
Papel picado
Papel picado is a decorative craft made out of paper cut into elaborate designs. Although it is a Mexican folk art, papel picado is used as a holiday decoration in many countries...
before keep racing. In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Platazos or Garrotazos. In Platazos, teams had to reveal the identity of a mexican hero with the clue "As a child he was nicknamed as a sly and mischievous animal" (Miguel Hidalgo
Miguel Hidalgo
Miguel Gregorio Antonio Ignacio Hidalgo y Costilla y Gallaga Mandarte Villaseñor , more commonly known as Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla or simply Miguel Hidalgo, was a Mexican priest and a leader of the Mexican War of Independence.In 1810 Hidalgo led a group of peasants in a revolt against the dominant...
), then teams had to make their way to the Parián craft market, buy Talavera dishes and complete the name of the hero to receive their next clue. In Garrotazos, teams had to reveal the identity of another Mexican hero with the clue "This had a visible scar on the nose" (José María Morelos
José María Morelos
José María Teclo Morelos y Pavón was a Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary rebel leader who led the Mexican War of Independence movement, assuming its leadership after the execution of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1811...
), then teams had to make their way to the artists quarter and break a Mexican Piñata
Piñata
A piñata is a papier-mâché or other type of container that is decorated, filled with toys and or candy and then broken as part of a ceremony or celebration. Piñatas are most commonly associated with Mexico, but its origins are considered to be in China...
, the teams had to complete the name of the Mexican hero in order to receive their next clue. The unaired Roadblock required one team member to retrieve the clue from a bowl full of Madagascar Cockroaches, the team member had to get their hands on the bowl for one minute.
Additional tasks
- At Atitlán Nature Reserve, both team members had to complete a canopy course to receive their next clue.
- At Fonda Santa Clara, teams had to elaborate "mole poblano" using a metate in order to receive their next clue.
- At Dulcería La Central, teams had to sell traditional sweets known as "Gallitos" in "Senda de la mujer". Once completed, teams had to eat a tray of sweets before receiving their next clue.
- After eating the sweets, teams had to search for seven churches obtaining a seal from a clerical authority. These were the San Jerónimo, Inmaculada Concepción, Santo Domingo, Niño Cieguito, Espíritu Santo, San Cristóbal churches and the Catedral de Puebla. Once completed, teams received their next clue.
Leg 3 (Mexico)
Puebla (Puebla Bus Station) to VeracruzVeracruz, Veracruz
Veracruz, officially known as Heroica Veracruz, is a major port city and municipality on the Gulf of Mexico in the Mexican state of Veracruz. The city is located in the central part of the state. It is located along Federal Highway 140 from the state capital Xalapa, and is the state's most...
, Veracruz State
Veracruz
Veracruz, formally Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave , is one of the 31 states that, along with the Federal District, comprise the 32 federative entities of Mexico. It is divided in 212 municipalities and its capital city is...
(Veracruz Bus Station)
- Veracruz (Gran Café del Portal)
- Veracruz (Container terminal)
- Boca del RíoBoca del Río, VeracruzBoca del Río is a city and municipality located in the center of the state of Veracruz. The small city of Boca del Río serves as the seat of the municipality. The municipality lies just south of Veracruz Municipality, and contains a part of the city and port of Veracruz, Mexico...
(Monumento de los Valores Ciudadanos) - Veracruz (Plazuela de la Campana)
- Veracruz (San Juan de UlúaSan Juan de UlúaSan Juan de Ulúa, also known as Castle of San Juan de Ulúa is a large complex of fortresses, prisons and one former palace on an island overlooking the seaport of Veracruz, Mexico.-History:...
) - Veracruz (Chachalacas Beach)
- Veracruz (Ribera de Río de Playa)
- El TajínEl TajínEl Tajín is a pre-Columbian archeological site and was the site of one of the largest and most important cities of the Classic era of Mesoamerica. The city flourished from 600 to 1200 C.E. and during this time numerous temples, palaces, Mesoamerican ballcourts and pyramids were built...
(Pyramid of the Nichos)
In this roadblock, one team member have to dance with a partner of the square to find that had the same number as provided to each team in their clue to receive their next clue. Teams had to purchase using a Visa card, for a traditional dance costume. In this leg's detour, teams have to choose Corazón contento (Happy Heart) or Árido e intrépido (Arid and Fearless). In Happy Heart, teams have to eat 14 spicy toasted chili pepper
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. The term in British English and in Australia, New Zealand, India, Malaysia and other Asian countries is just chilli without pepper.Chili peppers originated in the Americas...
s. In Arid and Fearless, teams had to take sandboarding
Sandboarding
Sandboarding is a board sport similar to snowboarding.It is a recreational activity that takes place on sand dunes rather than snow-covered mountains....
in the dunes on a beach without falling off.
Additional tasks
- At the Grand Café del Portal, teams had to serve 33 cups of "coffee milk" using the technique used by the waiters. If they do so, they receive the next clue.
- At the Container Terminal in Veracruz, teams must add the numbers located in each containerContainerizationContainerization is a system of freight transport based on a range of steel intermodal containers...
to find the result is equal to the number given to each team in their clue. - At San Juan de Ulúa, teams had to climb to the highest point of the fort on their own for the next clue.
- At Monumento de los Valores Ciudadanos, teams had to use a puzzle of hollow pyramid fashion to form the four values represented in the monument (love, honor, truth and work), to receive the next clue.
- At Chachalacas beach, teams had to drive an ATVAll-terrain vehicleAn all-terrain vehicle , also known as a quad, quad bike, three wheeler, or four wheeler, is defined by the American National Standards Institute as a vehicle that travels on low pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control...
before receiving the Detour clue. - At Ribera de Río de Playa, teams had to collect different species of fish, before heading to the Pit Stop.
Leg 4 (Mexico → Colombia)
Veracruz
Veracruz, formally Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave , is one of the 31 states that, along with the Federal District, comprise the 32 federative entities of Mexico. It is divided in 212 municipalities and its capital city is...
(General Heriberto Jara International Airport
General Heriberto Jara International Airport
General Heriberto Jara International Airport or Veracruz International Airport is an international airport located at Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. It handles national and international air traffic for the city of Veracruz.-Expansion and Renovation Works:...
) to Bogotá
Bogotá
Bogotá, Distrito Capital , from 1991 to 2000 called Santa Fé de Bogotá, is the capital, and largest city, of Colombia. It is also designated by the national constitution as the capital of the department of Cundinamarca, even though the city of Bogotá now comprises an independent Capital district...
, 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...
(El Dorado International AirportEl Dorado International Airport
El Dorado International Airport is an international airport located in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the largest Latin America airport in terms of cargo movements with 593,946 tons and the third in terms of passenger traffic, only behind São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and Mexico City's...
)
- Bogotá (Almacén Nazaret)
- Bogotá (MonserrateMonserrateMonserrate is a mountain that dominates the city center of Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia. It rises to above the sea level, where there is a church with a shrine, devoted to "El Señor Caído" .The hill is a pilgrim destination, as well as a tourist attraction...
) - RáquiraRáquiraRáquira, literally "City of Pots" in the Chibcha language, is a municipality and town in Boyacá Department, Colombia, part of the subregion of the Ricaurte Province. It is famous in Colombia for its colony of artisans, who produce traditional northern Andean pottery & hand-woven goods. The Sunday...
, Boyacá DepartmentBoyacá DepartmentBoyacá is one of the 32 Departments of Colombia, and the remnant of one of the original nine states of the "United States of Colombia".Boyacá is centrally located within Colombia, almost entirely within the mountains of the Eastern Cordillera to the border with Venezuela, although the western end...
(Plaza Principal de Ráquira) - Ráquira (Fábrica Artesanal "Todo Ráquira")
- BoyacáBoyacáBoyacá is the name of a region in Colombia. It may refer to any of:* Boyacá Department* Boyacá Department * Boyacá River* Boyacá Municipality* Battle of Boyacá* Boyacá Chicó F.C.* Boyacá Avenue an avenue in Bogotá...
(Granja de Avestruces vía Santa Sofía) - MoniquiráMoniquiráMoniquirá is a town and municipality in Boyacá Department, Colombia, part of the subregion of the Ricaurte Province. It's known by its "bocadillos" and its "panelitas de leche" .- Symbols :Flag...
(Cancha de Voleibol) - Villa de LeyvaVilla de LeyvaVilla de Leyva is a colonial town and municipality, in the Boyacá department of Colombia, part of the subregion of the Ricaurte Province. The town is located some 40 km west of Tunja and has a population of about 9,600 people...
(Plaza Mayor)
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to make a clay pot in order to receive their next clue. In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Arrear (Herd) or Buscar (Search). In Arrear, teams had to herd three ostriches from one corral to another without touching or scaring them to receive their next clue. In Buscar, teams had to search for two ostrich eggs painted with the same colour to receive their next clue. In this Intersection, one team had to play Volleyball against another team in a 5 points match. The winning team gets the next clue and the losing team must wait for another couple to play. The last team loses must wait for 15 minutes to receive the next clue.
Additional tasks
- At Almacén Nazaret, teams had to buy eight candles with their respective ceramic holders and take them to the Basilica of the Lord of Monserrate in the top of Monserrate Hill. Once there, teams had to light the candles in the stairs in order to receive their next clue.
Leg 5 (Colombia)
Bogotá (El Dorado International Airport) to MedellínMedellín
Medellín , officially the Municipio de Medellín or Municipality of Medellín, is the second largest city in Colombia. It is in the Aburrá Valley, one of the more northerly of the Andes in South America. It has a population of 2.3 million...
, Antioquia Department
Antioquia Department
Antioquia is one of the 32 departments of Colombia, located in the central northwestern part of Colombia with a narrow section that borders the Caribbean Sea. Most of its territory is mountainous with some valleys, much of which is part of the Andes mountain range...
(Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport)
- Medellín (Plaza de los Pies Descalzos)
- Medellín (Plaza de Luz ) Medellín (Estación San Antonio ) to (Estación Hospital )
- Medellín (Parque de la República) Medellín (Estación Hospital) to (Estación Parque Berrío )
- Medellín (Museum of AntioquiaMuseum of AntioquiaThe Museum of Antioquia is an art museum in Medellín, Colombia. It houses a large collection of works by Medellín native Fernando Botero and Pedro Nel Gómez.It was the first museum established in the department of Antioquia and the second in Colombia...
) - Medellín (Bibloteca España)
- Medellín (Parque Explora)
- Medellín (Fábrica Textil C.I El Globo)
- Medellín (Parque de las Banderas)
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member to create a flower of chairs, and then walk to San Pedro Cemetery to place it in the honor of Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel was a singer, songwriter and actor, and is perhaps the most prominent figure in the history of tango. He was born in Toulouse, France, although he never acknowledged his birthplace publicly, and there are still claims of his birth in Uruguay. He lived in Argentina from the age of two...
's grave to get their next clue. In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Etiquetar (Label) or Voltear (Flip). In Etiquetar, teams have to label 100 T-Shirt
T-shirt
A T-shirt is a style of shirt. A T-shirt is buttonless and collarless, with short sleeves and frequently a round neck line....
s with a clue on it. In Voltear, teams had to turn 150 trouser
Trousers
Trousers are an item of clothing worn on the lower part of the body from the waist to the ankles, covering both legs separately...
pockets to see their next clue.
Additional tasks
- At the Plaza da Luz, teams had to count the light poles (300). They could help put a colored sticker on each post to receive the next clue.
- In the Museum of Antioquia, teams had to grab the books that are in the room of paintings, drawings and sculptures of Fernando BoteroFernando BoteroFernando Botero Angulo is a Colombian figurative artist. His works feature a figurative style, called by some "Boterismo", which gives them an unmistakable identity...
and deliver them to Biblioteca España for the next clue. - At the Parque Explora, teams have to view a digital animationComputer animationComputer animation is the process used for generating animated images by using computer graphics. The more general term computer generated imagery encompasses both static scenes and dynamic images, while computer animation only refers to moving images....
of a queen angelfish, and identify the species of the same family in the aquarium. Once found, they had to report the number of the tank and the scientific name to a diver to receive the next clue.
Leg 6 (Colombia → Venezuela)
- Medellín (Complejo Acuático Atanasio Girardot) Medellín (José María Córdova International AirportJosé María Córdova International AirportJosé María Córdova International Airport is the main airport serving the Colombian city of Medellín and its surrounding metropolitan area. The airport is located about 30 minutes from the urban area by the new Las Palmas express way, in the municipality of Rionegro...
) to Canaima National ParkCanaima National ParkCanaima National Park is a 30,000 km² park in south-eastern Venezuela that borders Brazil and Guyana. It is located in Bolívar State, and roughly occupies the same area as the Gran Sabana region....
, VenezuelaVenezuelaVenezuela , 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...
(Canaima AirportCanaima AirportCanaima Airport is an airport in Canaima, a town located in Canaima National Park in the state of Bolívar in Venezuela.- Facilities :The airport resides at an elevation of above mean sea level...
) - Canaima National Park (Waku Lodge)
- Canaima National Park (Anatoly Island)
- Canaima National Park (Salto Hacha)
- Canaima National Park (Salto El Sapo Beach)
- Canaima National Park (Salto Ucaima viewpoint)
- Canaima National Park (Mayupa)
In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Salto (Jumping) or Pataleo (Kicking). In Pataleo, each team must swim back and forth in relays along the Olympic
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
swimming pool
Swimming pool
A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, or simply a pool, is a container filled with water intended for swimming or water-based recreation. There are many standard sizes; the largest is the Olympic-size swimming pool...
, while matching up with a table used for abdominal strengthening to receive their next clue. In Salto, teams must jump from a springboard
Springboard
A springboard or diving board is used for diving and is a board that is itself a spring, i.e. a linear flex-spring, of the cantilever type....
that is used in synchronized swimming
Synchronized swimming
Synchronized swImming is a hybrid form of swimming, dance and gymnastics, consisting of swimmers performing a synchronized routine of elaborate moves in the water, accompanied by music....
, while a professional diver supervises the work to receive their next clue. In this Speed Bump, Jelkin & Javier travelled to the port Ucayma on a truck, repaired a canoe
Canoe
A canoe or Canadian canoe is a small narrow boat, typically human-powered, though it may also be powered by sails or small electric or gas motors. Canoes are usually pointed at both bow and stern and are normally open on top, but can be decked over A canoe (North American English) or Canadian...
, then pushed another canoe and made it float to get their next clue and continue racing. In this Fast Forward, one team had to go to Salto Hacha, to perform a Pemón ritual which involved trimming one's hair to a short length (but not completely shaven, and wearing a traditional uniform. Once the ritual was complete, the team would be awarded the Fast Forward. In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to eat Bachaco Ass (ants) and drink Cachiri (fermented cassava), when completely done, they would receive their next clue.
Additional tasks
- At Waku Lodge, teams have to carry 5 kilograms (11 lb) of cassavaCassavaCassava , also called yuca or manioc, a woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae native to South America, is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates...
to a Wayar community, then they had to hold the balance while on a corduroy road, scratch the cassava, and then climb onto a small boat bound for Anatoly Island. - On Anatoly Island, each team member had to shoot a papayaPapayaThe papaya , papaw, or pawpaw is the fruit of the plant Carica papaya, the sole species in the genus Carica of the plant family Caricaceae...
with three dartsDartsDarts is a form of throwing game where darts are thrown at a circular target fixed to a wall. Though various boards and games have been used in the past, the term "darts" usually now refers to a standardised game involving a specific board design and set of rules...
from a blowgunBlowgun"Blowpipe" and "blow tube" redirect here. For other uses of the terms, see GlassblowingA blowgun is a simple weapon consisting of a small tube for firing light projectiles, or darts....
to receive their next clue. - At the Playa del Sapo, teams had to row to the other side and then board a bus to the viewpoint zebra Ucaima jump to get their next clue.
Leg 7 (Venezuela → Brazil)
Manaus
Manaus is a city in Brazil, the capital of the state of Amazonas. It is situated at the confluence of the Negro and Solimões rivers. It is the most populous city of Amazonas, according to the statistics of Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, and is a popular ecotourist destination....
, Amazonas, 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...
(Eduardo Gomes International AirportEduardo Gomes International Airport
Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes-Manaus International Airport , is the main airport serving Manaus, Brazil. It is named after the Brazilian politician and military figure Air Marshall Eduardo Gomes ....
)
- Manaus (Feria LibrePort of ManausThe Port of Manaus is a riverport located on the Rio Negro in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. The Port of Manaus is an important commercial center for ocean-going vessels traveling the Amazon. In fact, it is the main transport hub for the entire upper Amazon Basin. It imports beef from the hinterlands...
) - Manaus (Teatro Amazonas)
- Manaus (Parque Municipal do Mindu )
- Manaus (Centro de Instrucción de Guerra de la Selva )
- Manaus (Manaus Bridge)
- Manaus (Muelle del Hotel Tropical)
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member must move five watermelons from the wharf to Store Number Seven. In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Entrenarse o Ubicarse (Train or Located). In Entrenarse, Teams must carry out military training course consisting of net climbing, rope climbing, and a rappelling wall. If they complete the course, they receive the next clue. In Ubicarse, Teams must use a compass to find specific coordinates of three flags in the jungle, which they need to exchange for the next clue.
Additional tasks
- At the Teatro Amazonas, teams must take a number and then enter the theater to identify which of The Four SeasonsThe Four Seasons (Vivaldi)The Four Seasons is a set of four violin concertos by Antonio Vivaldi. Composed in 1723, The Four Seasons is Vivaldi's best-known work, and is among the most popular pieces of Baroque music. The texture of each concerto is varied, each resembling its respective season...
by Antonio VivaldiAntonio VivaldiAntonio Lucio Vivaldi , nicknamed because of his red hair, was an Italian Baroque composer, priest, and virtuoso violinist, born in Venice. Vivaldi is recognized as one of the greatest Baroque composers, and his influence during his lifetime was widespread over Europe...
are being played. If they identify all four correctly without a mistake, they received the next clue. Should they made a mistake, they have to listen to an entirely different piece of The Four Seasons and repeat. - At the Parque Municipal do Mindu, teams must plant five trees in the park following the advice of an environmentalist to get their next clue.
- At the Manaus Bridge, teams must calculate how much concrete is needed to finish building the bridge for the next clue.
Leg 8 (Brazil)
Manaus (Eduardo Gomes International Airport) to Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro (state)
Rio de Janeiro is one of the 27 states of Brazil.Rio de Janeiro has the second largest economy of Brazil behind only São Paulo state.The state of Rio de Janeiro is located within the Brazilian geopolitical region classified as the Southeast...
(Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport)
- Rio de Janeiro (Hotel Copacabana Sol)
- Rio de Janeiro (Sugarloaf Mountain Tram)
- Rio de Janeiro (Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro )
- Rio de Janeiro (São Conrado Beach)
- Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana PalaceCopacabana PalaceThe Copacabana Palace Hotel is the most famous and luxurious hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It's considered South America's premier hotel, having received the rich and famous for the past 80 years. It faces the Copacabana Beach. It consists of an 8-storey main building and a 14-story annex. The...
) - Rio de Janerio (Santa Teresa neighborhood - Taller de Getulio)
- Rio de Janeiro (Cidade do Samba)
- NiteróiNiteróiNiterói is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, southeast region of Brazil. It has an estimated population of 487,327 inhabitants and an area of ², being the sixth most populous city in the state and the highest Human Development Index. Integrates the Metropolitan Region of Rio de...
(Niterói Contemporary Art MuseumNiterói Contemporary Art MuseumThe Niterói Contemporary Art Museum is situated in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is one of the city’s main landmarks...
)
In this leg's Speed Bump, Aleandra & Marlene had to wash, dry and stack many dishes in the Porcão Restaurant before they can continue the race upon the boss's sastification. During the Roadblock, one team member had to paraglide with an instructor from Pedro Bonita to São Conrado Beach, where they get their next clue from the otherside of the place. The Detour was a choice between Con Ritmo (With Rhythm) and Tocado (Headdress). In Con Ritmo, teams had to learn how to play a song on a traditional samba drum and play for five minutes without error for the next clue. In Tocado, teams had to create a costume which used for the carnival.
Additional tasks
- Once atop Sugarloaf Mountain, teams needed to use binoculars to search for a GO Visa logo on a sailboat. They then had to row a boat from Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro to the boat to get their next clue.
- At Copacabana Palace, teams had to put on cleaners' outfits and pick a section of beach to clean. They would have to pick up some bottles and plastic lids and need to hold the item to the next location, Taller de Getulio.
- At Taller de Getulio, teams had to make a stool out of the bottles and lids they collected at Copacabana Palace.
Leg 9 (Brazil → Argentina)
Córdoba, Argentina
Córdoba is a city located near the geographical center of Argentina, in the foothills of the Sierras Chicas on the Suquía River, about northwest of Buenos Aires. It is the capital of Córdoba Province. Córdoba is the second-largest city in Argentina after the federal capital Buenos Aires, with...
, Córdoba Province
Córdoba Province (Argentina)
Córdoba is a province of Argentina, located in the center of the country. Neighboring provinces are : Santiago del Estero, Santa Fe, Buenos Aires, La Pampa, San Luis, La Rioja and Catamarca...
, 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...
(Ingeniero Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport)
- Córdoba (Barranca YacoBarranca YacoBarranca de Yaco or Barranca Yaco is a geographical feature along the ancient camino real of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, located between Villa Tulumba and Sinsacate, in the province of Córdoba, Argentina.The place is famous because General Juan Facundo Quiroga, Governor and...
) - Villa TulumbaVilla TulumbaVilla Tulumba is a town in Córdoba Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Tulumba Department....
(Plaza Central) - San Pedro (Posta de San Pedro)
- Córdoba (Arco de Córdoba)
- Córdoba (Córdoba CabildoCórdoba CabildoThe Córdoba Cabildo was the Cabildo of Córdoba, Argentina.-Overview:The local government in Córdoba met in its members' private homes in the first years after the settlement's 1573 establishment. The first structure designated for the purpose was begun in 1588, and was a modest adobe and thatched...
)
During the Roadblock, one team member had to ride a horse and guide it around barrels. Finally, they would have to spear a suspended ring to complete the task. The Detour was a choice between Enjabonado (Soaping) and Pesar (Weight). In Enjabonado, teams had to chase a pig that's covered with soap and hold onto it for five seconds. In Pesar, teams had to hitch a cow to a lift and then weigh it. If they came up with the correct weight, they would receive their next clue.
Additional Tasks
- In Villa Tulumba, teams had to look at the various posters, monuments and signs and determine which name appeared most often. If correct, they would receive their next clue.
- At the Posta de San Pedro, teams had to dress up as historic mail carriers, memorize a message, and orally repeat it to General Manuel Belgrano.
Leg 10 (Argentina)
- MerloMerlo (San Luis)Merlo is a village and municipality in San Luis Province in central Argentina....
, San Luis ProvinceSan Luis ProvinceSan Luis is a province of Argentina located near the geographical center of the country . Neighboring provinces are, from the north clockwise, La Rioja, Córdoba, La Pampa, Mendoza and San Juan.-History:...
(Mirador de Los Cóndores) - Merlo (Establecimiento Merlín)
- Juana Koslay (Pasaje Miguel Roca)
- Potrero de los Funes (Race Track)
- San LuisSan Luis, Argentina-External links:* * *...
(Hotel Amerian de San Luis) (Overnight Rest) - Salinas del BebederoSalinas del Bebedero (San Luis)Salinas del Bebedero is a village and municipality in San Luis Province in central Argentina.-References:...
(Salt Flat) - San Luis (Edificio de la Gobernación de San Luis)
This leg's Detour was a choice between Esquivar (Dodge) or Bloques (Blocks). In Esquivar, teams had to get their next clue while avoiding being hit by paintball snipers. If teams were hit, they had to start again. In Bloques, teams had to figure out how to transport six concrete blocks at once using a stick, a rope and a piece of wire. In the Roadblock, one team member had to drive around the track in 3:45 minutes. If they beat the time, they receive the next clue.
Additional tasks
- At Mirador de Los Cóndores, teams had to abseil across three hanging bridges.
- At Establecimiento Merlín, teams had to fill four jars with olives using only their mouths to get the next clue.
- At the Salt Flat, teams had to fill eight sacks with salt and sew them closed. They would only receive their next clue if their bags weighed over 150kg.
Leg 11 (Argentina → Bolivia)
- Córdoba (Ingeniero Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport) to La PazLa PazNuestra Señora de La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia, as well as the departmental capital of the La Paz Department, and the second largest city in the country after Santa Cruz de la Sierra...
, BoliviaBoliviaBolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
(El Alto International AirportEl Alto International AirportEl Alto International Airport is an international airport located south west of La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia.The airport is located in the city of El Alto and has served since the first half of the 20th century, but was modernized in the late 1960s, when its runway was lengthened and a new...
) - La Paz (Plaza Murillo)
- La Paz (Mirador Killi Killi)
- Lake TiticacaLake TiticacaLake Titicaca is a lake located on the border of Peru and Bolivia. It sits 3,811 m above sea level, making it the highest commercially navigable lake in the world...
(Isla de los Uros Iruitos) - CopacabanaCopacabana, BoliviaCopacabana is the main Bolivian town on the shore of Lake Titicaca, from where boats leave for Isla del Sol, the sacred Inca island. The town has a large 16th-century shrine, the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana. Our Lady of Copacabana is the patron saint of Bolivia. The town is a destination for...
(Plaza principal) - Copacabana (Rebaño de llamas)
- Copacabana (Plaza de Toros)
- Copacabana (Cerro el Calvario)
The Detour was a choice between Quemar (Burn) or Armar (Arm). In Quemar, teams visited the Street of Witches, and needed to purchase the items required for a shaman to build a "Good Journey Table". In Armar, teams travelled to the Museum of Musical Instruments and had to make two panpies. In the Roadblock, teams rode a traditional raft and had to collect reeds. Once they collected enough, they would receive their next clue.
Additional tasks
- At Plaza Murillo, teams needed to find the origins of a famous phrase. Teams needed to figure out that it was Pedro Domingo Murillo famous speech that he made before he was hanged.
- At Plaza principal in Copacabana, teams needed to decorate a car with the provided materials. It would then be blessed and teams would receive their next clue.
- Teams needed to guide eight llamas from Rebaño de llamas to Plaza de Toros.
Leg 12 (Bolivia → Ecuador)
Guayaquil
Guayaquil , officially Santiago de Guayaquil , is the largest and the most populous city in Ecuador,with about 2.3 million inhabitants in the city and nearly 3.1 million in the metropolitan area, as well as that nation's main port...
, Guayas Province
Guayas Province
Guayas is a coastal province in Ecuador. It is bordered to the west by Manabí, Santa Elena, and the Pacific Ocean ; to the east by Los Ríos, Bolívar, Chimborazo, Cañar, and Azuay; to the north by Los Ríos and Bolívar; and to the south by El Oro and the Pacific Ocean.With a population of over 3...
, 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...
(José Joaquín de Olmedo International AirportJosé Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is an airport serving Guayaquil, a city in the province of Guayas in Ecuador. The airport was named after José Joaquín de Olmedo, a notable Ecuadorian poet, first mayor of the city of Guayaquil and former president of Ecuador. It was formerly known as...
)
- Guayaquil (Monument of Simón BolívarSimón BolívarSimón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios Ponte y Yeiter, commonly known as Simón Bolívar was a Venezuelan military and political leader...
and José de San MartínJosé de San MartínJosé Francisco de San Martín, known simply as Don José de San Martín , was an Argentine general and the prime leader of the southern part of South America's successful struggle for independence from Spain.Born in Yapeyú, Corrientes , he left his mother country at the...
) - Guayaquil (Las Peñas )
- Guayaquil (Centro comercial Aventura - Iguana Sculpture)
- Guayaquil (Parque Seminario )
- Guayaquil (Calle Colon - El Pollo Marino Restaurant)
- Guayaquil (Empacadora PACFISH S.A.)
- Guayaquil (Plaza OlmedoMalecón 2000Malecón 2000 is the name given to boardwalk overlooking the Guayas River in the Ecuadorian port city of Guayaquil. An urban renewal project focusing on the old Simón Bolívar boardwalk, it stands along the west shore of the river for an approximate length of 2.5 km...
) - Guayaquil (Malecón 2000 - La Planchada) Guayaquil (José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport) to Baltra IslandBaltra IslandBaltra Island, or Isla Baltra, is a small island of the Galápagos Islands. Also known as South Seymour , Baltra is a small flat island located near the center of the Galápagos. It was created by geological uplift...
, Galápagos IslandsGalápagos IslandsThe Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator in the Pacific Ocean, west of continental Ecuador, of which they are a part.The Galápagos Islands and its surrounding waters form an Ecuadorian province, a national park, and a...
, Galápagos ProvinceGalápagos ProvinceGalápagos is a province of Ecuador in the country's Insular region, located approximately off the western coast of the mainland. The capital is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno....
(Seymour AirportSeymour AirportSeymour Airport is an airport serving the island of Baltra, one of the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador.- Facilities :The airport resides at an elevation of above mean sea level...
) Baltra Island (Port of Baltra Island) to Santa Cruz IslandSanta Cruz Island (Galápagos)Santa Cruz Island is one of the Galápagos Islands with an area of and a maximum altitude of .Situated in the center of the archipelago, Santa Cruz is the second largest island after Isabela. Its capital is Puerto Ayora, the most populated urban centre in the islands. On Santa Cruz there are some...
(Port of Santa Cruz Island) - Santa Cruz Island (Cráteres Los Gemelos)
- Santa Cruz Island (Garrapatero Beach)
- Santa Cruz Island (Centro de crianza de tortugas Fausto Llerena) Puerto AyoraPuerto AyoraPuerto Ayora is a town in central Galápagos, Ecuador. Located on the southern shore of Santa Cruz Island, it is the seat of Santa Cruz Canton. The town is named in honor of Isidro Ayora, an Ecuadorian president. The town is sometimes mistakenly referred to as Santa Cruz.Puerto Ayora is the most...
, Santa Cruz Island to Mandalay (Replica of HMS BeagleHMS BeagleHMS Beagle was a Cherokee-class 10-gun brig-sloop of the Royal Navy. She was launched on 11 May 1820 from the Woolwich Dockyard on the River Thames, at a cost of £7,803. In July of that year she took part in a fleet review celebrating the coronation of King George IV of the United Kingdom in which...
) Mandalay to Galápagos Islands (Tortuga Bay)
In this leg's Detour, teams chose between Restaurar (Restore) and Encontrar (Find). In Restaurar, teams had to paint a section of Barrio Las Peñas. In Encontrar, teams had to search the many names on the Monument to the Donars to find a specific name. In the first Roadblock, teams had to eat 1.5kg of "Horse" (A type of sausage) to get the next clue.
In the final Roadblock, teams had to search within the HMS Beagle to find three passages from the Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin
Charles Robert Darwin FRS was an English naturalist. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestry, and proposed the scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection.He published his theory...
book The Origin of Species
The Origin of Species
Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, published on 24 November 1859, is a work of scientific literature which is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology. Its full title was On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the...
. If they found the book, they can exchange the book to receive the final clue.
Additional tasks
- At the Monument of Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín, teams had to walk down Simón Bolívar Avenue to Barrio Las Penas. They then had to climb to the top of the lighthouse. At the top, a sailor would ask them how many steps there were. If teams came up with the correct answer of 500, they would receive their next clue.
- At Parque Seminario, teams had to guide ten iguanas to a designated area with fruit and leaves.
- At Empacadora PACFISH S.A., teams had to strip, clean and weigh two 5 pound packages of shrimp.
- At La Planchada, teams had to place 12 flags onto a map representing the 12 locations they previously visited in the previous legs. Once the order was correct, they will receive the next clue.
- At Garrapatero Beach, one team member had to use flags to spell out the name of an island, which the other team member had to interpret and spell.
- At Centro de crianza de tortugas Fausto Llerena, teams were given five minutes to observe the giant tortoises. They would then be asked questions about the tortoises. If they answered them all correctly, they would receive their next clue.
- On Puerto Ayora, teams had to load supplies onto the HMS Beagle to receive the next clue.