The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel 2

Last updated
The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel 2
Season 2
The Amazing Race on Discovery Channel 2 logo.jpg
The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel logo
Presented by Harris Whitbeck
No. of teams11
WinnerMauricio & Carlos Coarasa
No. of legs12
Distance traveled17,700 km (11,000 mi)
No. of episodes13
Release
Original network Discovery Latin America
Original release26 September (2010-09-26) 
19 December 2010 (2010-12-19)
Additional information
Filming dates19 May 
18 June 2010
Season chronology
 Previous
Season 1
Next 
Season 3
(on Space)

The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel 2 is the second season of The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel , a Latin American version of the American reality television show The Amazing Race . [1] It featured eleven teams of two, with a pre-existing relationship, in a race across Latin America to win US$250,000. [2]

Contents

The second season premiered on Sunday 26 September 2010 at 11.00 p.m. (UTC−3). [3] [4]

This was the final season that aired on Discovery Latin America.

Mexican brothers Mauricio and Carlos Coarasa were the winners of this season.

Production

Development and filming

The Starting Line was located at the Templo del Jaguar in Tikal, Guatemala. Tikal mayan ruins 2009.jpg
The Starting Line was located at the Templo del Jaguar in Tikal, Guatemala.

Discovery Channel greenlit the second installment in November 2009. Race locations were scouted in January 2010 and filming took place between May and June 2010. [1] [2] The show was broadcast in high-definition television.

Filming for the second season of The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel lasted for 25 days and covered nearly 17,700 km (11,000 mi). The second season spanned eight countries in two continents. Among them, four were unvisited countries, including Bolivia and Ecuador. The season also included the first visits for an Amazing Race franchise to Guatemala and Venezuela, both of which have not been visited by the original American version. Previously visited countries were Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. Colombia was also visited this season and was a country that had not been visited by the original American version at the time of air, until Season 28 in 2016. [2] [3]

Leg 4 marked the first leg in the franchise to feature a variation of the "Intersection" marker, where teams competed against each other one-on-one in a specific task, and the winning team received their next clue while the other team was required to wait for another team before they could start the task over. If the team lost the final match, the team would incur a pre-determined time penalty (15 minutes) before receiving their next clue and could continue racing. This variation would later be renamed to "Double Battle", "Versus", "Face Off", "Duel" or "Head-to-Head" in other versions (the latter would be first officiated in the 30th season of the original American version in 2018).

The route markers in this season were coloured blue and black, including the clue envelopes and the Pit Stop. Starting from the following season, the route markers would adopt the original red and yellow scheme format.

None of the eliminated teams were present at the Finish Line.

Casting

Applications were accepted from 13 December 2009 and finished on 8 February 2010. Semi-finalist interviews were held sometime in March 2010 and the final casting interviews took place around April 2010. [1]

Marketing

According to Discovery's official website, the four official sponsors of the second season of The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel were Bridgestone, Nintendo, Samsung and Visa. The sponsors played a major role in the series by providing prizes and integrating their products into various tasks.

Cast

This season included eleven teams from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela.

ContestantsAgeRelationshipHometownStatus
Susy Rotstain44Mother & Daughter Lima, Peru Eliminated 1st
(in Puebla, Mexico)
Stefany Porudominsky23
Mariana Moreno39Siblings Petrópolis, Brazil*Eliminated 2nd
(in El Tajín, Mexico)
Mauricio Moreno42 Concepción, Chile
Roger Saliba29Friends Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela Eliminated 3rd
(in Villa de Leyva, Colombia)
Omar Guedez26
Javier Báez36Engaged La Romana, Dominican Republic Eliminated 4th
(in Canaima National Park, Venezuela)
Jelkin Rijo29
Edison J. Perezgomez56Father & Son Saltillo, Mexico Eliminated 5th
(in Niterói, Brazil)
Edison M. Perezgomez26
Marietta Acosta23Dating Barranquilla, Colombia Eliminated 6th
(in Córdoba, Argentina)
José Cárdenas27
Esteban Portela35Married Bogotá, Colombia Eliminated 7th
(in San Luis, Argentina)
Marisol Márquez33
Vinícius Lemos25Childhood Friends Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Eliminated 8th
(in Copacabana, Bolivia)
Guilherme Nunes30
Marlene Zichy39Friends Buenos Aires, Argentina Third Place
Aleandra Scafati41
Lili Cantú36Married Monterrey, Mexico Second Place
Toño Varas38
Mauricio Coarasa36Brothers Mexico City, Mexico Winners
Carlos Coarasa39

*Representing Chile.

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 > 11 12 13
Mauricio & Carlos3rd1st3rd 5 2nd1st4th4th 10 3rd 11 2nd2nd1st2nd1st
Toño & Lili6th2nd1st3rd2nd2nd3rd1st1st1st2nd1st2nd
Aleandra & Marlene8th 1 5th7th7th7th7th7th5th3rd3rd3rd3rd3rd
Guilherme & Vinícius7th 1 7th6th5th3rd5th6th2nd5th4th4th
Esteban & Marisol9th 2 8th5th 6 4th6th 9 3rd2nd4th4th5th
Marietta & José4th9th9th8th5th6th5th6th6th 12
Edison & Edison5th3rd2nd1st4th1stƒ1st7th 11
Jelkin & Javier1st6th8th6th8th8th
Roger & Omar2nd4th4th9th 8
Mauricio & Mariana11th10th10th
Susy & Stefany10th 3 11th 4
Key
Notes
  1. ^ a b Guilherme & Vinícius and Aleandra & Marlene initially arrived 2nd and 5th respectively, but each team were issued 30-minute penalties because they completed the Roadblock together. Their placements were dropped to 7th and 8th place, respectively.
  2. ^ Esteban & Marisol initially arrived 7th, but were issued a 30-minute penalty because they read the clue before choosing the team member that was going to perform the Roadblock. Guilherme & Vinícius and Aleandra & Marlene checked in during their penalty time, dropping Esteban & Marisol to 9th.
  3. ^ Susy & Stefany initially arrived 10th, but were issued a 15-minute penalty because Susy read the clue without Stefany after completing the Roadblock. This did not affect their placement.
  4. ^ Susy & Stefany initially arrived 10th, but were issued a 2-hour penalty for not completing the final church task. Mauricio & Mariana checked in during their penalty time, dropping Susy & Stefany to last place and resulting in their elimination.
  5. ^ Mauricio & Carlos initially arrived 1st, but were issued a 30-minute penalty for breaking a rule during an additional task. Toño & Lili and Edison & Edison checked in during their penalty time, dropping Mauricio & Carlos to 3rd.
  6. ^ Esteban & Marisol initially arrived 5th, but were issued a 30-minute penalty as they did not complete an additional task together. This did not affect their placement.
  7. ^ a b c It is unknown which team member completed the Roadblock in Leg 1 (All Teams marked) or 3 (Only Esteban & Marisol).
  8. ^ Roger & Omar initially arrived 7th, but were issued a 4-hour penalty for violating a race rule by trying to call someone outside of the production crew, which is strictly prohibited as of the rules. The last two teams trailing them (Aleandra & Marlene and Marietta & José) checked in during their penalty time, dropping Roger & Omar to last place and resulting in their elimination.
  9. ^ Esteban & Marisol initially arrived 4th, but were issued a 30-minute penalty as Esteban helped Marisol in the Roadblock. Edison & Edison and Marietta & José checked-in during their penalty time, dropping Esteban & Marisol to 6th.
  10. ^ Mauricio & Carlos departed 6th from the airport in Manaus, because one of the team members lost his passport and required to get a new one.
  11. ^ a b Mauricio & Carlos and Edison & Edison initially arrived 3rd and 5th respectively, but each team were issued 30-minute penalties as they took a taxi instead of traveling by bonde as instructed in their clue. While Mauricio & Carlos' placement was not affected with the penalty, Edison & Edison's placement was dropped to last place, which resulted in their elimination.
  12. ^ José & Marietta did not complete the Detour. Already in last place, José & Marietta proceeded to the Pit Stop where they checked in and were eliminated without the penalty being issued.
  13. ^ 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

The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg.

Race summary

Route Map. The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel 2 map.svg
Route Map.
Destinations Legenda lotnisko.svg Air travel    Legenda kolej.svg Rail travel    BSicon BOOT.svg Water travel    Bus-logo.svg Bus travel
Maki-heliport-15.svg Helicopter travel    Maki-bicycle-15.svg Bicycle travel    Maki-aerialway-15.svg Gondola travel
Route Markers Detour icon.svg Desvío (Detour)    Roadblock icon.svg Obstáculo (Roadblock)    Fast Forward icon.svg Avance (Fast Forward)    Yield icon.svg Alto (Yield)
Intersection icon.svg Intersección (Intersection)    U-Turn icon.svg Retorno (U-Turn)    Speed Bump icon.svg Multa (Speed Bump)    TAR-Discovery-pitstop-icon.png Parada (Pit Stop)

Leg 1 (Guatemala)

In Guatemala, racers performed the Roadblock at the Chichicastenango Market. Chichicastenango market 2009.JPG
In Guatemala, racers performed the Roadblock at the Chichicastenango Market.

Airdate: September 26, 2010

This season's first Detour was a choice 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 to receive their next clue. In A Tus Pies, teams had to make a sawdust carpet to receive their next clue.

In this season's first Roadblock, one team member had to search for a couple dressed in traditional costumes similar to the ones on the provided picture to receive their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 2 (Guatemala → Mexico)

Puebla Cathedral was the last of seven churches in Puebla that the teams had to visit in order to get a clue. Catedral de puebla.jpg
Puebla Cathedral was the last of seven churches in Puebla that the teams had to visit in order to get a clue.

Airdate: October 3, 2010

For their Speed Bump, Mauricio & Mariana had to make papel picado before they could continue racing.

This leg's Detour was a choice 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 to receive their next clue.

In an unaired Roadblock, one team member had to place their hands in a bowl full of Madagascar hissing cockroaches for one minute before retrieving their next clue from the bowl.

Additional tasks

Leg 3 (Mexico)

Teams visited San Juan de Ulua in this leg. San juan ulua1.JPG
Teams visited San Juan de Ulúa in this leg.

Airdate: October 10, 2010

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to purchase a traditional dance costume using a Visa card and then dance with a partner of the square to find the dancer with the same number in their clue to receive their next clue.

This leg's Detour was a choice between Corazón Contento (Happy Heart) or Árido e Intrépido (Arid and Fearless). In Corazón contento, teams have to eat 14 spicy toasted chili peppers to receive their next clue. In Árido e Intrépido, teams had to ride sandboards down beach dunes without falling off to receive their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 4 (Mexico → Colombia)

Villa de Leyva's main square was the Pit Stop for this leg. VillaDeLeyva-bynight.jpg
Villa de Leyva's main square was the Pit Stop for this leg.

Airdate: October 17, 2010

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to make a clay pot to receive their next clue.

This leg's Detour was a choice 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 season's only Intersection, one team had to play volleyball against another team in a 5-point match. The winning team got their next clue and the losing team had to wait for another couple to arrive to play against them. The final losing team had to wait 15 minutes after the previous winning team left before they were given their next clue.

Additional task

Leg 5 (Colombia)

In Medellin, teams had complete a task, where they needed to collect resources related to Fernando Botero (pictured). Fernando Botero.jpg
In Medellín, teams had complete a task, where they needed to collect resources related to Fernando Botero (pictured).

Airdate: October 24, 2010

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to attach flower to a chair then walk to San Pedro Cemetery to place it in honor of Carlos Gardel's grave to receive their next clue.

This leg's Detour was a choice between Etiquetar (Label) or Voltear (Flip). In Etiquetar, teams have to label 100 T-shirts with a clue on it. In Voltear, teams had to turn 150 trouser pockets to see their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 6 (Colombia → Venezuela)

Mayupa in Canaima National Park was the Pit Stop for this leg. Kukenantepuyvenezuela.jpg
Mayupa in Canaima National Park was the Pit Stop for this leg.

Airdate: October 31, 2010

This leg's Detour was a choice between Salto (Jumping) or Pataleo (Kicking). 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 Pataleo, each team must swim back and forth in relays along the Olympic-size swimming pool, while matching up with a table used for abdominal strengthening to receive their next clue.

For their Speed Bump, Jelkin & Javier had to travel by bus to Ucaima Port, where they had to repair a curiara and then push another curiara into the river before returning to the airport to continue racing.

In this season's only Fast Forward, one team had to go to Salto el Hacha to perform a Pemón ritual, which involved trimming one team member's hair to a short length and donning traditional clothing, to win the Fast Forward award.

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to eat bachaco culones (ants) and drink cachiri (fermented cassava) to receive their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 7 (Venezuela → Brazil)

While in Manaus, teams visited the Amazon Theatre to get a clue. Teatro amazonas.jpg
While in Manaus, teams visited the Amazon Theatre to get a clue.

Airdate: November 7, 2010

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to move five watermelons from the wharf to store number seven to receive their next clue.

This leg's Detour was a choice between Entrenarse (Train) or Ubicarse (Located). In Entrenarse, teams had to go through a military training course consisting of net climbing, rope climbing, and a rappelling wall to receive their next clue. In Ubicarse, teams had to use a compass to find specific coordinates of three flags in the jungle, which they would exchange for their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 8 (Brazil)

On top of Sugarloaf Mountain, teams used binoculars to look for a GO Visa emblem to find their next clue. Sugar Loaf - Urca.jpg
On top of Sugarloaf Mountain, teams used binoculars to look for a GO Visa emblem to find their next clue.

Airdate: November 14, 2010

For their Speed Bump, Aleandra & Marlene had to wash, dry and stack many dishes in the Porcão Restaurant before they could continue racing.

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to paraglide with an instructor from Pedra Bonita to São Conrado Beach, where they get their next clue from the otherside of the place.

This leg's Detour was a choice between Con Ritmo (With Rhythm) or 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

Leg 9 (Brazil → Argentina)

Teams visited the Arco de Cordoba during this leg. Arco de Cordoba 2007-11-16.jpg
Teams visited the Arco de Córdoba during this leg.

Airdate: November 21, 2010

In this leg's 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.

This leg's Detour was a choice between Enjabonado (Soaping) or 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

Leg 10 (Argentina)

Teams had to fill eight sacks with salt in Salinas del Bebedero. Salinas del Bebedero.jpg
Teams had to fill eight sacks with salt in Salinas del Bebedero.

Airdate: November 28, 2010

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 this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to drive around the track within 3 minutes 45 second to receive the next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 11 (Argentina → Bolivia)

Lake Titicaca was the location for this leg's Roadblock. Lake Titicaca on the Andes from Bolivia.jpg
Lake Titicaca was the location for this leg's Roadblock.

Airdate: December 5, 2010

This leg's 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 this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to ride a traditional raft and collect reeds. Once they collected enough, they would receive their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 12 (Bolivia → Ecuador)

Guayaquil Malecon2000.JPG
Puerto Ayora isla Santa Cruz Galapagos Ecuador.jpg
The double length leg in Ecuador, where teams visited Plaza Olmedo in Guayaquil for the midpoint, and at Puerto Ayora in the Galápagos Islands for the final Roadblock.

Airdates: December 12 and 19, 2010

This season's final Detour was a choice between Restaurar (Restore) or 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 this leg's first Roadblock, teams had to eat 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) of "Horse" (A type of sausage) to get the next clue.

In this season's final Roadblock, one team member, regardless of who performed the first Roadblock, had to search within HMS Beagle to find three passages from the Charles Darwin book The Origin of Species to receive the final clue.

Additional tasks

Related Research Articles

<i>The Amazing Race 2</i> Season of television series

The Amazing Race 2 is the second season of the American reality competition show The Amazing Race. Hosted by Phil Keoghan, it featured eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, competing in a race around the world to win US$1,000,000. This season visited five continents and eight countries and traveled over 52,000 miles (84,000 km) during thirteen legs. Starting in Pahrump, Nevada, racers traveled through Brazil, South Africa, Namibia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and Alaska before finishing in the San Francisco Bay Area. The season premiered on CBS on March 11, 2002, and ended on May 15, 2002.

<i>The Amazing Race Asia 2</i> Season of television series

The Amazing Race Asia 2 is the second season of The Amazing Race Asia, a reality television game show based on the American series The Amazing Race. It featured ten teams of two with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world to win US$100,000.

<i>The Amazing Race: A Corrida Milionária</i> Brazilian adventure reality game show

The Amazing Race: A Corrida Milionária was a Brazilian reality competition show based on the American series The Amazing Race. Following the premise of other versions in the Amazing Race franchise, the show follows eleven teams of two as they race across Brazil and Chile. The show was split into legs, with teams tasked to deduce clues, navigate themselves in foreign areas, interact with locals, perform physical and mental challenges, and travel by air, boat, car, taxi, and other modes of transport. Teams are progressively eliminated at the end of most legs for being the last to arrive at designated Pit Stops. The first team to arrive at the Finish Line wins a grand prize of R$500,000.

<i>The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel 1</i> Season of television series

The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel 1 is the first season of The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel, a Latin American reality competition show based on the American series The Amazing Race. Hosted by Harris Whitbeck, it featured eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race across Latin America to win US$250,000. The season was produced by RGB Entertainment. This season visited two continents and nine countries and traveled over 14,600 kilometres (9,100 mi). Starting in Iguaçu National Park, racers traveled through Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Mexico before finishing in Mexico City. The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel premiered on Discovery Latin America on Sunday 20 September 2009 at 10:00 p.m. (UTC-5). The season finale was aired on 13 December 2009 at 10:00 p.m. (UTC-5).

<i>The Amazing Race 3</i> (Latin American season) Season of television series

The Amazing Race 3 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.

<i>The Amazing Race: China Rush 2</i> Season of television series

The Amazing Race: China Rush 2 is the second season of The Amazing Race: China Rush, a Chinese reality competition show based on the American series The Amazing Race. It featured 11 teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race across 11 cities in China to win a trip to Hoh Xil Natural Reserve and a trip around the world worth 400,000CN¥ (US$62,000).

<i>The Amazing Race: China Rush 3</i> Season of television series

The Amazing Race: China Rush 3 is the third season of The Amazing Race: China Rush, a Chinese reality competition show based on the American series The Amazing Race. It featured 11 teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race across 11 cities in China, to win a trip around the world.

<i>The Amazing Race 4</i> (Latin American season) Season of television series

The Amazing Race 4 is the fourth installment of the Latin American reality television game show The Amazing Race. Edição Brasil is the second season to be aired on the channel, Space, 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.

<i>Amazing Race</i> (French TV series) French adventure reality game show

Amazing Race : la plus grande course autour du monde ! is a French reality competition show based on the American series The Amazing Race. Following the premise of other versions in the Amazing Race franchise, the show follows nine teams of two as they race around the world. The show was split into legs, with teams tasked to deduce clues, navigate themselves in foreign areas, interact with locals, perform physical and mental challenges, and travel by air, boat, car, taxi, and other modes of transport. Teams are progressively eliminated at the end of most legs for being the last to arrive at designated Pit Stops. The first team to arrive at the Finish Line wins a grand prize of €50,000.

<i>The Amazing Race Norge 2</i> Season of television series

The Amazing Race Norge 2 is the second season of the Norwegian reality television series The Amazing Race Norge. It featured 10 teams of two with a pre-existing relationship in a race across the world to win 500,000 kr and a Subaru Forester for each team member for a total worth of 1,000,000 kr.

<i>Velyki Perehony</i> Ukrainian adventure reality game show

Velyki Perehony was a Ukrainian reality competition show based on the American series The Amazing Race. Following the premise of other versions in the Amazing Race franchise, the show follows ten teams of two as they race around the world. The show was split into legs, with teams tasked to deduce clues, navigate themselves in foreign areas, interact with locals, perform physical and mental challenges, and travel by air, boat, car, taxi, and other modes of transport. Teams are progressively eliminated at the end of most legs for being the last to arrive at designated Pit Stops. The first team to arrive at the Finish Line wins the grand prize of ₴500,000.

<i>HaMerotz LaMillion 3</i> Season of television series

HaMerotz LaMillion 3 is the third season of HaMerotz LaMillion, an Israeli reality competition show based on the American series The Amazing Race. Hosted by Ron Shahar, it featured eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world to win ₪1,000,000. This season visited four continents and seven countries and traveled over 37,000 kilometres (23,000 mi) during thirteen legs. Starting in Haifa, racers traveled through Israel, Spain, France, Brazil, Cuba, the United States, and Taiwan before finishing in Taipei. New twists introduced in this season include the Double U-Turn, with the recipients of a U-Turn Vote allowed to use the U-Turn on another team, the Intersection, and the Salvage Pass, which was awarded to the winners of the second leg and gave them a choice between a head start in the next leg or saving the last team from elimination. The season premiered on 11 May 2013 on Channel 2 and the finale aired on 31 August 2013.

<i>The Amazing Race 5</i> (Latin American season) Season of television series

The Amazing Race 5 is the fifth season of The Amazing Race, a Latin American reality competition show based on the American series The Amazing Race and the third installment of Space's iteration of the show. Hosted by Toya Montoya, it featured eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race across Latin America to win US$250,000. This season visited two continents and six countries and travelled over 12,600 kilometres (7,800 mi) during twelve legs. Starting in Cartagena, teams travelled through Colombia, Peru, Curaçao, the Dominican Republic, Panama and Mexico before finishing in Chiapa de Corzo. This season returned to the regular format by featuring teams from all over Latin America and not only from Brazil, unlike the previous season. This season premiered on Space and TNT on 16 September 2013 at 9:00 p.m. (UTC−3), and the season finale aired on Space and TNT on 9 December 2013 at 9:00 p.m. (UTC−3).

<i>The Amazing Race Vietnam 2014</i> Season of television series

The Amazing Race Vietnam: Cuộc đua kỳ thú 2014 is the third season of the reality television game show, The Amazing Race Vietnam. It featured nine teams of two in a race around Vietnam for 300 million₫.

<i>The Amazing Race 6</i> (Latin American season) Season of television series

The Amazing Race 6 is the sixth season of the Latin American version of the American reality show The Amazing Race. As in seasons prior, the show consisted of 11 teams of different nationalities competing, though this season took place entirely in Ecuador. The program was broadcast throughout Latin America on cable network Space, and in Ecuador on TC Televisión. The prize for the winning team was US$100,000, which was less than the prize given in previous seasons.

<i>The Amazing Race 1</i> (Chinese season) Season of television series

The Amazing Race 1 is the first season of the Chinese reality competition show The Amazing Race based on the American reality TV series, The Amazing Race. It featured eight teams of two in a race around the world. This is the second version of The Amazing Race to be produced in China, following The Amazing Race: China Rush. This new version was broadcast on Shenzhen TV, and had its premiere on October 17, 2014. The hosts for the show were Hong Kong actor Andy On and Singapore based Chinese-American actor Allan Wu, who was also the host of The Amazing Race Asia and The Amazing Race: China Rush.

<i>The Amazing Race 27</i> Season of television series

The Amazing Race 27 is the twenty-seventh season of the American reality competition show The Amazing Race. Hosted by Phil Keoghan, it featured eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, competing in a race around the world in order to win US$1,000,000. This season visited five continents and ten countries and traveled over 34,000 miles (55,000 km). Starting in Los Angeles, racers traveled through Brazil, Argentina, Zambia, Zimbabwe, France, the Netherlands, Poland, India, Hong Kong, and Macau before finishing in Southampton, New York. New twists introduced in this season include an Express Pass that had to be given to another team after it was used and a U-Turn placed at the Detour decision point. The season premiered on CBS September 25, 2015, and the finale aired on December 11, 2015.

<i>The Amazing Race 2</i> (Chinese season) Season of television series

The Amazing Race 2 is the second season of the Chinese reality competition show The Amazing Race. Loosely based on the American reality TV series The Amazing Race, it initially featured six teams of two in a race around the world. Singapore based Chinese-American actor Allan Wu, who was also the host of The Amazing Race Asia and The Amazing Race: China Rush and episodes 3 to 10 of the first season returned for this season.

<i>The Amazing Race Vietnam 2016</i> Season of television series

The Amazing Race Vietnam: Cuộc đua kỳ thú 2016 is the fifth season of the reality television game show, The Amazing Race Vietnam. It featured ten teams of two in a race around Vietnam for 300 million₫. This season's teams consisted of all-stars.

<i>The Amazing Race China 3</i> Season of television series

The Amazing Race China 3 is the third season of The Amazing Race China, a Chinese reality competition show based on the American series The Amazing Race. Hosted by Singapore based Chinese-American actor Allan Wu, it featured eight teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship and including at least one celebrity contestant, in a race around the world. This season visited four continents and ten countries and travelled over 61,300 kilometres (38,100 mi) during ten leg. Starting in Beijing, racers travelled through Greece, Germany, Japan, Russia, Guangdong, Hong Kong, Spain, Italy, the United States, Mexico and Brazil before finishing in Rio de Janeiro. As this season coincided with the 2016 Summer Olympics, this season was themed after the Summer Olympic Games with each visited city previously serving as a Summer Olympics host city and many tasks themed after Olympic sports. Starting with this season, the show's name was also changed from The Amazing Race to The Amazing Race China. The season premiered on Shenzhen TV on 8 July 2016 and concluded on 16 September 2016.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Se confirma la segunda temporada de The Amazing Race Latinoamérica". 2 December 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
  2. 1 2 3 "Colombia, presente en segunda temporada de Amazing Race" . Retrieved 2010-09-06.
  3. 1 2 "Hermanos chilenos participarán en reality extremo Amazing Race" . Retrieved 2010-04-09.
  4. "The Amazing Race se prepara para sua segunda temporada" . Retrieved 2010-07-09.