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Template:Infobox Television Amazing Race The Amazing Race Latinoamérica 3 will be the third installment of the Latin American edition of the reality television show The Amazing Race.[1] The Amazing Race Latinoamérica 3 will be the first season aired in the Space channel in association with Disney Media Networks Latin America.[2] It will feature eleven teams of two, with a pre-existing relationship, in a race across Latin America to win US$250,000.[3]

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.[4][5][6]

Production

Development and Filming

The race's Starting Line was at the Perito Moreno Glacier in the Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina.

Space greenlit the third season of the series on January, 2011.[1] Filming for this third season took place from July 12, 2011 to August 2, 2011.

Filming for The Amazing Race Latinoamérica 3 lasted for 22 days and covered nearly 11,000 km (6,800 mi).[7]

Cast

Applications were accepted from February 20, 2011 and ended on late April, 2011.[8][9]

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;[10] 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.[4][11][12]

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 13
Mexico Rick & Kathy Married 9th 7th 7th 8th 6th 5th 1st Rick 3, Kathy 4
Argentina Demi & Maxi Cousins 7th 9th 8th 6th 5th 4th 2nd Demi 4, Maxi 3
Chile Nicolás & Cristóbal Twins 2nd 4th 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd Nicolás 3, Cristóbal 4
Costa Rica José & Marisol Dating 4th 5th 4th 4th 7th 7th 4th José 5, Marisol 2
Colombia Felipe & Alejandro Friends/Doctors 1st 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 5thε4 Felipe 3, Alejandro 4
Colombia Juan del Mar & Toya Dating 3rd 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 6th Juan del Mar 4, Toya 3
Peru Nico & Andre Siblings 5th 3rd 5th 5th1 4th 6th 7th Nico 5, Andre 2
Ecuador Pablo & Rosario Friends 6th 6th 6th 7th 8th2 8th3 Pablo 4, Rosario 2
Mexico Mónica & Rosy Sisters-in-law 8th 8th 9th 9th Mónica 1, Rosy 3
Venezuela Vero & Gaba Friends 11th 10th 10th Vero 2, Gaba 1
Argentina Ale & Eze Dating 10th 11th Ale 0, Eze 2
  • A red team placement indicates that the team was eliminated.
  • A green ƒ indicates that the team won a Fast Forward clue.
  • A purple ε indicates that the team decided to use the Express Pass on that leg.
  • An underlined blue 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 yellow > 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 brown ⊃ 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 brown ⊃ or a cyan ⋑ indicate that the team chose to use one of the two U-Turns in a Double U-Turn; ⊂ or ⋐ indicate the team who received it; ⊂⋑ around a leg number indicates that none one of the two available U-Turns was used.
  • An orange + indicates that there was an Intersection in that leg of the race, while an orange − indicates which team lost the Intersection task and received a penalty.
  • 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.
  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Felipe & Alejandro elected to use the Express Pass to bypass an additional task in the Puritama hot springs in Leg 7.

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

Route Map (As of leg 7).
Destinations Air travel    Rail travel    Water travel    Bus travel
Helicopter travel    Bicycle travel    Gondola travel
Route Markers Desvío (Detour)    Obstáculo (Roadblock)    Avance (Fast Forward)    Alto (Yield)
Intersección (Intersection)    Retorno (U-Turn)    Multa (Speed Bump)    Parada (Pit Stop)

Leg 1 (Argentina)

In the race's first Detour, teams had to choose between Fardos (Bales) or Esquilar (Shear). In Fardos, teams had to roll a 200 kilograms (440 lb) 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)

The Galileo Galilei planetarium was visited during this second leg of the race.

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 kilograms (11 lb) 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)

The first U-turn of the race was located at the Congressional Plaza.

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to jump off a 50 metres (160 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)

Muelle Viejo in Colonia del Sacramento was the Pit Stop for this leg of the Race.

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)

Teams performed both sides of the Detour on the Rambla of Montevideo.

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 Mate 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)

The artificial wave in Mall Sport was this leg's Roadblock location.

In the Speed Bump, Pablo & Rosario had to open 100 clams 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 kilograms (110 lb). Once completed, teams had to order the fish following a given pattern.

Leg 7 (Chile)

This leg's Detour, Double U-Turn and Roadblock took place at Valle de la Muerte (Death Valley), in San Pedro de Atacama.

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
  • 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).

Future Legs

Leg 8 (Chile)
Leg 9 (Chile → Ecuador)
Leg 10 (Ecuador)

References

  1. ^ a b "Space transmitirá tercera temporada de The Amazing Race Latinoamérica". Retrieved 2011-01-25.
  2. ^ "Producirán la tercera temporada de The Amazing Race Latinoamérica". Retrieved 2011-01-24.
  3. ^ "La nueva temporada de "The Amazing Race Latinoamérica" se verá por Space". Retrieved 2011-01-25.
  4. ^ a b "Space presentó la tercera edición de The Amazing Race Latinoamérica". Retrieved 2011-07-09.
  5. ^ "25 septiembre el estreno de The Amazing Race Latinoamérica 3". Retrieved 2011-07-12.
  6. ^ "Comienza 'The Amazing Race Latinoamérica' por Space y TNT". Retrieved 2011-09-14.
  7. ^ "22 personas comienzan un extremo periplo por Latinoamérica en "The Amazing Race"". Retrieved 2011-09-26.
  8. ^ "Abren inscripciones para The Amazing Race Latinoamérica". Retrieved 2011-02-23.
  9. ^ "Space transmitirá tercera temporada de The Amazing Race Latinoamérica". Retrieved 2011-06-23.
  10. ^ "'Toya' Montoya y Juan del Mar en 'Amazing Race Latinoamérica'". Retrieved 2011-08-12.
  11. ^ "Carrera asombrosa". Retrieved 2011-07-09.
  12. ^ "Participantes The Amazing Race Latinoamérica 3". Retrieved 2011-09-01.
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