Survivor: San Juan del Sur · Season 29
In the Arena
Every challenge Survivor: San Juan del Sur staged — who took immunity, who won reward, week by week.
27 challenges ran this season — 15 with immunity on the line and 12 for reward.
- Episode1
- Reward
Man in the Box
Man in the BoxOne person from each tribe will race through a wood cube, while untangling rope and searching for two rings. When they reach the first ring, they will use it to retrieve a platform and drag it back. They will then head back into the cube to untangle the rest of the rope and get the second ring. It will be used to retrieve a second platform. The first person to retrieve both platforms and get them across the finish line wins reward for their tribe.
Reward: Flint and a bag of beans.
Hunahpu wins
- Immunity
Temple of Syrinx
The format: Rise and Shrine
Each tribe will race through a series of obstacles to get to the top of a giant tower. First both tribes will crawl under an obstacle. They will then work together to retrieve three bags, which contain pieces they will need to get to the top. For the first wall of the tower they will use a rope to get over it. For the second wall they will use pegs. For the third and final wall they will have only each other to help climb it. Once the entire tribe is at the top of the tower, four people from each tribe will solve a puzzle. The first tribe to finish wins immunity.Addition Stipulation: Coyopa gets flint if they win the challenge.
Hunahpu wins
- Episode2
- Reward
Parallel Universe
One person from each tribe will balance a ball on a disk attached to a pole as they maneuver through a series of obstacles. If the ball drops, they must go back to the start. Once they finish that phase, they must roll three balls and land them in a series of targets. The first person to finish wins reward.
Reward: Fishing gear (exchanged for flint)
Hunahpu wins
- Immunity
Each tribe will square off one-on-one sumo style. In each round, each tribe must choose a member, with each tribe's representative must be of the same gender. Using a padded bag, each person will try and knock their opponent off the platform and into the water. The first tribe to score five points wins immunity.
Hunahpu wins
- Episode3
- Reward
Sunset Grill
One person from each tribe will race across a very wobbly beam while using a paddle to transfer wooden tiles from one end to the other. If at any point they drop a piece, they have to go back to the start and grab another from the stack. The first person to get six tiles from one end to the other wins reward.
Reward: A choice between comfort items and fishing gear.
Coyopa wins
- Immunity
Game of Throw-Ins
Each tribe will divide into pairs and be tethered together. One pair from each tribe will race through an obstacle course to retrieve their tribe colored ball. They will then attempt to shoot it into a basket. If they miss, the ball will bounce away from the shooters, forcing them to chase after the ball. The first tribe to score three points wins immunity.
Hunahpu wins
- Episode4
- Reward
Tromp Stomp
The format: Stomp-Ede
One person from each tribe will use a grappling hook to retrieve three bags of balls. Once they have the balls, they will use a catapult to launch those balls into a series of five baskets. The first person to get one ball in each basket wins reward for their tribe.
Reward: Option to chose between comfort items and campfire food. (Hunahpu chose comfort items)
Hunahpu wins
- Immunity
The Cruel Sea
One person from each tribe will swim out, then race up a platform, dive into the water and retrieve a ring and bring it back. The next person from the tribe will then do the same. Once a tribe has collected all four rings, the two remaining tribe members will attempt to land those rings on posts. The first tribe to finish wins Immunity.
Coyopa wins
- Episode5
- Immunity
Shakedown Street
The format: Muddy Waters
Each tribe will race to dig up a bag buried in the sand, which contains two keys. They will then crawl through the mud and use one of the keys to open a gate. The next step is to shake a basket to release sandbags. Once a tribe has collected all their sandbags, then two tribe members will attempt to land those sandbags on wobbly platforms. The first tribe to land ten sandbags wins immunity.
Hunahpu wins
- Episode6
- Reward
More Than a Feeling
The format: Mask Match
One person from each tribe will be blindfolded. They will race through a series of obstacles to a station where they will find a mask. They will study the mask using their fingers. Next, they will untie bags of puzzle pieces and head back through the obstacles to a second station where they will use those pieces to recreate the mask. The first person to get it right wins reward.
Reward: A barbecue feast
Hunahpu wins
- Immunity
Flips, Flops and Flags
The format: Flips, Flops, and Flags
Each tribe will race up and over a tall wall. Each tribe will then work together to push a large wooden cube to a series of posts. At each post, they will grab a bag of puzzle pieces. Once they've collected all three bags, then two tribe members will use the scrolls inside to solve a flag puzzle. The first tribe to get it right wins immunity.
Hunahpu wins
- Episode7
- Immunity
Take the Reins
The format: Roller Ball
Each person is going to balance a ball on a disc, which is attached to ropes. At regular intervals, they will each move their hands farther back on the rope making it more difficult to balance. After 25 minutes, a second ball will be added. If at any point a ball drops, that person is out of the challenge. The last person left standing wins immunity.
Won by Keith
- Episode8
- Reward
Long Road to Ruins
Each team will first race to load heavy puzzle pieces onto a cart. They will then push that cart to the base of a tower, where they will use those pieces to build a temple. Once the temple is built, one person will race to the top of the temple to unlock a statue. The team will then work together to hoist the statue to the top, which will raise the team flag. The first team to raise their flag wins.
Reward: A trip to a Survivor taco bar with tacos, beer, iced tea, and margaritas.
- Immunity
My Poor Brain
The format: Chinese Zodiac Symbols
Jeff Probst would reveal a series of symbols from a cube, in which the castaways must repeat the sequence of symbols he has shown in order. If they got one part of the sequence wrong, they are out of the challenge. The last castaway left standing wins.
Won by Jeremy
- Episode9
- Reward
Shake It Off
The format: Rock the Boat
The tribe will divide into two teams. Opponents of the same gender will face off one on one on a wobbly beam over a pit of mud. The goal is to knock the other person off the beam into the mud to score a point for their team. The first team to five points wins reward.
Reward: Board a luxury fishing yacht, cruise down the coastline of San Juan del Sur while enjoying sandwiches, pastrami, soft drinks, cocktails and champagne.
- Immunity
The Game Is Afoot
Using only their feet, castaways must unwind a rope to release blocks that they will use to assemble a three-tiered tower. However, they may use their hands to return fallen blocks to the basket. Once the tower is assembled, they must place a flag in the middle of the tower. The first person to do so wins.
Won by Baylor
- Episode10
- Reward
Dirty Water Dog
The format: Smash and Grab
The tribe will divide into two teams. A member from each team will dive into the water and swim to a platform. They will then climb up the platform and jump off it, while grabbing a key. Once they are back in the water, they will collect puzzle pieces and swim them back to their team's platform. Then the next person goes. Once each team has collected all their keys and puzzle pieces, they will use them to build a puzzle statue. The first team to get it right wins.
Reward: Delivering baseball gear to kids and baseball snacks
- Immunity
Uncomfortably Numb
Each person will balance their feet on a very narrow perch while holding a handle above their head. If at any point, they let go of the handle or a foot comes off the perch, they are out of the challenge. The last person left standing wins immunity
Won by Reed
- Episode11
- Reward
Crush
The format: Fallen Comrades
Jeff Probst will ask the castaways a series of questions about the people in this game. If they answer a question correctly, they get to chop another person's rope. Once a person's rope has been chopped three times, that person is out of the game. The last person left with their skull intact wins.
Reward: A horseback ride to a villa with a complementary dinner, dessert. The winner returns to camp the next day.
Won by Missy
- Immunity
Paddle Out
Each person will balance an oversized paddle on a stand. They will each roll a ball down the paddle and attempt to land it in a hole. The first person to get one ball in each of the six holes wins.
Won by Keith
- Episode12
- Reward
Ballin' a Jack
The castaways will each stand on a small block while stabilizing a ball against an overhanging piece of wood. If at any point they lose their concentration or their balance, the ball will drop and they are then out of the challenge. The last person left standing wins reward.
Reward: King-sized bed delivered to camp complete with an Italian meal and dessert.
Won by Natalie
- Immunity
The players will each pull on a rope, which balances their wobbly table. While trying to keep their table balanced, they will race out to collect a series of wooden blocks. They will bring the blocks back one at a time and place them upright on the table. If their table wobbles and the blocks fall, then they will have to reset them before heading back out. The first person to place all ten of their blocks wins Immunity.
Won by Jon
- Episode13
- Reward
Austin's Elemental Obstacle Course
The format: EOC
The tribe will be divided into two teams. The players from each team will be attached to each other with ropes attached to belts around their waists. They will begin by racing through a tunnel of hay. They will then make their way over and under a series of hitching posts. The next step is to grab a bucket, fill it with water and make their way over a giant teeter-totter. They will then pour the water from their bucket into a larger bucket. When the larger bucket is full, it will lower a gate. The team will then race through the gate to solve a plank puzzle. The first team to get it right will win reward.
Reward: Trip to a Spa with lunch.
- Immunity
Vase Off
While balancing on a teeter-totter, the castaways will keep their hands on two handles. Attached to the teeter-totter is a vase. The longer the challenge goes, the more difficult it will be to balance the vase. When their vase drops, they are out of the challenge. The last person left standing wins Immunity.
Won by Natalie
- Episode14
- Reward
Pole Dancing
Each person will be attached to a rope. They must first unspool the rope. When they think they have enough rope, they will head out to assemble a bridge by putting wooden poles in various slots along the bridge. Once their bridge is complete, they will then use sandbags to knock down a series of blocks. The first person to finish wins reward.
Reward: Advantage at the next Immunity Challenge (a replica of the challenge to practice with).
Won by Keith
- Immunity
Spoon Man
Each person will use two very small paddles to maneuver a ball through a series of obstacles. If at any point the ball drops, they will have to go back to the start. The first person to transfer three balls wins.
Won by Keith
- Immunity
Temple of the Dog
The format: Out on a Limb
Each person will race down a down tower via a fireman's pole and slide. They will then maneuver through a series of obstacles collecting bags of puzzle pieces along the way. Once they have their first three bags of puzzle pieces, they will race up the tower via a stairway and drop off their bags at the top. Then, they will race back down to get the remaining two bags. They will then head back to the top of the tower and use all their puzzle pieces to solve a puzzle. When their puzzle is complete, three pieces will be missing. The shapes of those missing pieces will reveal the three numbers needed to solve a combination lock. The first person to solve their combination lock and raise their flag wins.
Won by Jaclyn