The Amazing Race 3 (also known as The Amazing Race on Space) is the third season of the Latin American version of the reality television game show based on the American series of the same name, The Amazing Race. This season was the first to air on the Space channel in association with Disney Media Networks Latin America. It featured eleven teams of two, with a pre-existing relationship, in a race across Latin America to win US$250,000.
Harris Whitbeck returned as the host for this third season. The third season premiered on 25 September 2011 at 9:00 p.m. (UTC-3) on Space and TNT. The season finale aired on Space and TNT on 18 December 2011 at 9:00 p.m. (UTC-3).
Chilean twins Cristóbal and Nicolás Brain were the winners of this season.
Production Development and filming
Space greenlit the third season of the series in January 2011. Filming for this third season took place from 12 July 2011 to 2 August 2011. The third season was broadcast in high-definition television on Space HD.
Filming for the third season lasted for 22 days and covered nearly . 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 adopted the colors from original American version with red and yellow route markers, yellow clue envelopes, and a green and black Pit Stop mat.
The only team present at the Finish Line was Mexican married couple, Rick & Kathy, who were eliminated in Brazil (the country where the Finish Line was located).
Casting Applications were accepted from 20 February 2011 and ended on late April 2011.
Cast
This season included eleven teams from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela and for the first time Costa Rica and Ecuador. As a result, Brazil was not represented for the first time in this version. 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 the first sisters-in-law team.
ContestantsAgeRelationshipHometownStatus 49DatingCórdoba, ArgentinaEliminated 1st(in Buenos Aires, Argentina) 48 24Friends Cagua, VenezuelaEliminated 2nd(in Tigre, Argentina) 24 Turmero, Venezuela 45Sisters-in-lawGuadalajara, MexicoEliminated 3rd(in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay) 47 33Friends Cuenca, EcuadorEliminated 4th(in Santiago, Chile) 40 Loja, Ecuador 21SiblingsLima, PeruEliminated 5th(in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile) 26 31DatingSan José, Costa RicaEliminated 6th(in Antofagasta, Chile) 30 29DatingBogotá, ColombiaEliminated 7th(in Mindo, Ecuador) 40 40MarriedPuerto Vallarta, MexicoEliminated 8th(in Salvador, Brazil) 36 26CousinsBuenos Aires, ArgentinaThird Place 25 33Friends/Doctors Bogotá, ColombiaSecond Place 34 26TwinsSantiago, ChileWinners 26
Future appearances Montoya would later host the series starting with the fifth season, becoming the first female host in the whole Amazing Race franchise.
Results The following teams participated in the season, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note that this table is not necessarily reflective of all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order:
TeamPosition (by leg) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112Nicolás & Cristóbal 2nd 4th 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 1stFelipe & Alejandro 1st 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 5th 4th 4th 2nd 2nd 3rd 2ndDemi & Maxi 7th 9th 8th 6th 5th 4th 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 1st 3rdRick & Kathy 9th 7th 7th 8th 6th 5th 1st 3rd 3rd 4th 3rd 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 6th José & Marisol 4th 5th 4th 4th 7th 7th 4th Nico & Andre 5th 3rd 5th 5th 4th 6th Pablo & Rosario 6th 6th 6th 7th Mónica & Rosy 8th 8th 9th Vero & Gaba 11th 10th Ale & Eze 10th
Key A team placement indicates that the team was eliminated. A indicates that the team won a Fast Forward. 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. 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; and around a leg number indicates that neither of the two available U-Turns in a Double U-Turn were used. Matching colored symbols (, , and ) 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. An underlined team placement indicates that the team came in last, was ordered to continue racing, and had to perform a Speed Bump in the next leg. Italicized results indicate the position of the team at the midpoint of a two-episode leg.
Notes
Nico & Andre initially arrived 5th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty as Andre lost her Uruguayan arrival-departure document. This did not affect their placement. Pablo & Rosario initially arrived 6th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty as Pablo popped his balloon and didn't go to get a new one in the Detour. Rick & Kathy and José & Marisol checked in during the penalty time, dropping Pablo & Rosario placement to last place; however, they were notified the Leg was non-elimination, and the remaining penalty would be assessed at the start of the next Leg. Pablo & Rosario did not complete the Detour. Already in last place, Pablo & Rosario proceeded to the Pit Stop where they checked in and were eliminated without the penalty being issued. 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 initially arrived 3rd and 4th, respectively, but both teams were issued 15-minute penalties as they were caught speeding. Their placements were dropped to 4th and 5th place, respectively. ^ Felipe & Alejandro, Demi & Maxi, and Rick & Kathy initially arrived in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, respectively, but each team were issued 1-hour penalties as they were caught speeding. This did not affect either team's final placements. Leg 12 was a double-length leg. It featured a Virtual Pit Stop, and had one Detour (first half) and two Roadblocks shown over two episodes.
Prizes Individual prizes were awarded to the winner of the first leg and to the top three teams.
Leg 1 – The Express Pass (Pase Directo) – an item that can be used to skip any task of the team's choosing. Leg 12: 1st Place – US$250,000 2nd Place – A seven-day trip for two to Antigua, Guatemala. 3rd Place – A four-day trip for two to Anaheim, California, United States.
Race summary
Leg 1 (Argentina)
Airdate: September 25, 2011 Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina (Perito Moreno Glacier) (Starting Line) El Calafate (Estancia Bon Accord) El Calafate (Hotel Alto Calafate) (Overnight Rest) El Calafate (Estancia Alice – Cerro Frías Refuge) El Calafate (Glaciarium)
This season's first Detour was a choice between Fardos (Bales) or Esquilar (Shear). In Fardos, teams had to roll a bale through a marked muddy course to receive their next clue. In Esquilar, teams had to shear the wool off of a sheep using special scissors to receive their next clue.
In this season's first Roadblock, one team member had to go through a zipline course. After completing the course, they had to correctly split a log into two using an ax to receive their next clue.
Additional task At Hotel Alto Calafate, teams had to sign up for a departure time for the following morning when they would receive their next clue.
Leg 2 (Argentina)
Airdate: October 2, 2011 El Calafate (El Calafate Bus Terminal) to Buenos Aires (Retiro Bus Station) Buenos Aires (Galileo Galilei Planetarium) Buenos Aires (Il Ballo del Mattone Restaurant) Buenos Aires (Zivals Record Store or Andrés Bello Book Store) Buenos Aires (Club del Halcón Peregrino) Buenos Aires (Puente de la Mujer)
This leg's Detour was a choice between CDs or Libros (Books). In CDs, teams had to make their way to the Zivals record store search for a CD with a four-word son in its playlist to receive their next clue. 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 to receive their next clue.
For their Speed Bump, Vero & Gaba had to cut of onions before they could continue racing.
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 task 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)
Airdate: October 9, 2011 Buenos Aires (Club Catalinas Sur) Buenos Aires (Escuela del Circo Criollo) Buenos Aires (Congressional Plaza) Buenos Aires (La Bicicleta Naranja) Buenos Aires (Estación Retiro) to Tigre (Estación Tigre ) Tigre (Monumento al Remero to Tigre Art Museum)
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to jump off a bungee to receive their next clue.
This leg's Detour was a choice 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)
Airdate: October 16, 2011 Retiro (Avenida Antártida Argentina ) to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay (Ferry Terminal) 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 Toros) Colonia del Sacramento (Muelle Viejo)
This leg's Detour was a choice between Aguja (Needle) or Tronco (Trunk). In Aguja, teams had to search for a wooden needle inside of a bale of hay to receive their next clue. In Tronco, teams had to transport logs from one area to the other then stack them until they reached an indicated height to receive their next clue.
In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to collect four baskets of lemons then squeeze the lemons to fill four half-liter bottles with lemon juice to receive their next clue.
Additional tasks At Portón del Campo, teams had to take two 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 to receive their next clue. At Intendencia Municipal, teams had to answer five multiple choice questions related to classical vehicles that were parked there to receive their next clue.
Leg 5 (Uruguay)
Airdate: October 23, 2011 Colonia del Sacramento (Colonia Bus Terminal) to Montevideo (Tres Cruces Bus Terminal) Montevideo (Velódromo Municipal ) Montevideo (Bar San Rafael) Montevideo (Intersection of 18 de Julio Avenue and Yi Street) Montevideo (Universidad del Trabajo del Uruguay ) Montevideo (Rambla of Montevideo – Kilometer 4.5)