On the Trail of the Iguana Filming Locations
Where was On the Trail of the Iguana filmed? On the Trail of the Iguana was filmed in 2 locations across Mexico in the following places:
On the Trail of the Iguana Filming Locations
In a remote cove surrounded by jungle, Mismaloya is a former fishing village known for its namesake beach, cozy open-air eateries, and upmarket restaurants serving Mexican seafood dishes. Ecological marine reserve Los Arcos National Park is home to manta rays and turtles, and popular for snorkeling and diving among its rocky outcrops. Nearby Vallarta Zoo allows visitors to feed its hippos and monkeys.
Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, boutique shops and a range of restaurants and bars. El Malecón is a beachside promenade with contemporary sculptures, as well as bars, lounges and nightclubs.
On the Trail of the Iguana (1964)
A behind the scenes look at the filming of The Night of the Iguana (1964) directed by John Huston and starring Deborah Kerr and Richard Burton among others. The film was shot on location on a site 8 miles south of the remote town of Puerto Vallarta. Huston speaks to liking location filming and builds an entire village to house the more than one hundred crew. He admits to a fondness for Mexico. Kerr speaks to the location and of Huston's directorial style.