{"id":4565,"date":"{\"dateEnabled\":false,\"start\":\"1970-01-01T00:00:00.000Z\",\"end\":\"1970-01-01T00:00:00.000Z\"}","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T19:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/es\/experiences\/\/"},"modified":"2025-05-26T12:24:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T15:24:04","slug":"un-tour-de-pelicula","status":"publish","type":"experiences","link":"https:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/en\/experiences\/un-tour-de-pelicula\/","title":{"rendered":"A Movie-Worthy Tour"},"author":5,"template":"","experience-categories":[17,21,20,48],"class_list":["post-4565","experiences","type-experiences","status-publish","hentry","experience-categories-cultura","experience-categories-multidestination","experience-categories-naturaleza","experience-categories-beaches"],"acf":[],"primary_title":"<h1><span class=\"highlight highlight--naranja\"><b>Un tour de\u00a0<\/b><b>pel\u00edcula<\/b><\/span><\/h1>","description":"If you\u2019re a cinema lover, come take a tour through the Uruguayan locations which have been the set of some major films, and where you can become the star.","info":"<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Over the past 25 years, Uruguay has positioned itself as a filming location for major international movies and series. Just to give one example, in 2023 alone, over 120 production services were provided for international clients, including content production and advertising, as well as over 50 international co-productions taking place in the country throughout the year.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Uruguay is currently in its prime, offering ideal conditions for any film production: professional talent, infrastructure, eclectic architecture, privileged natural settings, as well as a high quality of life, social stability, and tax incentives for foreign production houses.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">There\u2019s nothing like getting to know a destination, its culture, gastronomy, scents, and landscapes in the flesh. Pack up and go on this tour in any order you like.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Three major milestones mark Uruguay\u2019s movie history.<\/span><\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The most recent was Juan Bayona\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>Society of the Snow, <\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">released in December 2023, premiered in movie theaters and streaming on Netflix, on the story of the 1972 Andes plane crash involving a group of Uruguayan rugby players, their relatives, and friends. It became a global hit, both in terms of awards and audience reach, by testing human values and delving into the essence of human behavior.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The feature was set in the Andes, where the real event occurred, and in the landscapes of Sierra Nevada in Granada, Spain. The Uruguayan locations were: the Sierras of Minas, the old Carrasco airport, the Pando air base, rugby fields, Saint John the Baptist\u2019s Church in Pocitos, and residential neighborhoods like Carrasco and Prado.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Walking along the coast of Pocitos and Carrasco, visiting their church and wide parks, as well as the museums and architecture of the Prado area, are among the must-see experiences for any visitor.<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The second milestone came with the movie <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>Miami Vice<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> by Universal Studios, directed by Michael Mann and starring Colin Farrell in 2005. Part of the film was shot in Atl\u00e1ntida, Canelones, a beach town located 50 km from Montevideo. It was chosen as a location due to its resemblance to Havana, Cuba.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Once in Atl\u00e1ntida, it\u2019s recommended to take coastal walks and swims, and visit <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>El \u00c1guila<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, the most iconic and mysterious building in the city, which numerous legends go around, such as being a Nazi spy observatory, a spot of cosmic energy, or an alchemist\u2019s laboratory. It\u2019s located on the promenade at kilometer 43 of the Interbalnearia Route.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Another must-see is <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>El Planeta<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, a ship-shaped building located on the promenade and 22th St. A bright example of Art Deco\u2019s nautical trend, it was built between 1937 and 1939 by Neapolitan businessman Natalio Michelizzi. It was the area\u2019s first hotel to offer nearly all modern comforts and hosted public figures like Tom\u00e1s Berreta, and entertainment personalities such as Luis Sandrini, Mirtha Legrand, Zully Moreno, and other Argentinian movie stars.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">On Route 11 stands an architectural gem by Eladio Dieste: the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>Worker Christ Chapel<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">. Built with an original engineering system earning it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the church features astonishing curved brick walls supporting the main nave\u2019s vault with no columns at all.<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The third milestone dates back to the early 2000s when three films kicked off a new era of national production: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proyecto2020.um.edu.uy\/index.php\/fotorreportaje-25-watts\/\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>\u201c25 Watts\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>\u201cEn la puta vida\u201d<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>In This Tricky Life<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">), and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>\u201cEl viaje hacia el mar\u201d<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>A Trip to the Seaside<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The first took place in the Larra\u00f1aga neighborhood, near the current Nuevo Centro Shopping, which today offers shopping and entertainment. You can also visit the adjacent <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>Sculpture Park<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, a large open-air gallery opened in 1996, designed by architects E. Benech and M. Danza. It features works by artists including M. Pail\u00f3s, S. Pintos, P. Atchugarry, G. Cabrera, G. Fonseca, M. Lorieto, F. Matto, O. Podest\u00e1, J. Abbondanza, E. Silveira, and G. Riva-Zucchelli.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-4570\" src=\"http:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SociedadDeLaNieve-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Sociedad de la Nieve, Rambla de Montevideo\" width=\"401\" height=\"216\" \/>\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The second film was shot in Montevideo and Spain. In the Uruguayan capital, the historic district was the main filming site. The area stands out for its eclectic architecture, combining Art Deco, Neoclassical, Art Nouveau, and Modern styles. Montevideo also boasts a vibrant cultural scene. Its theater listings are remarkably broad and varied, ranging from classic to modern and alternative shows. In its museums, cultural centers, cultural houses, and galleries, you\u2019ll find works by internationally renowned artists such as Juan Manuel Blanes, Rafael Barradas, Pedro Figari, Joaqu\u00edn Torres Garc\u00eda, Jos\u00e9 C\u00faneo, and Ignacio Iturria, among many others.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The third film, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>\u201cEl viaje hacia el mar\u201d<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, is based on a short story by writer Juan Jos\u00e9 Morosoli from Minas. Published in 1952, the story follows a lottery ticket seller named Siete y Tres Diez.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Scenes were shot in the hilly landscapes of Lavalleja and in the towns of Minas and Aigu\u00e1, with period reconstructions set in 1963. Beach scenes were shot in the resorts of Atl\u00e1ntida, Costa Azul, and Parque del Plata in the department of Canelones.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If you're looking to disconnect from daily life, Minas and Aigu\u00e1 are ideal destinations, surrounded by hilly ranges, lush greenery, and abundant flora and fauna. No long trip is needed to enjoy it. Options include fishing, hang gliding, ziplining, ecotourism trails through dense forests, and river or lagoon boating. Don't miss the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>Salto del Penitente Park<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>Valley of the Thread of Life<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>Salus Nature Reserve<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>Arequita Hill<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">. Touring Aigu\u00e1\u2019s open-air museum with large murals by local artists could be the cherry on top. For a more spiritual or unique experience, the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>Buddhist Temple<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> offers a meaningful way to round off your stay in Maldonado.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The beaches of Costa Azul and Parque del Plata offer white sand, stunning sunsets, and tranquility, alongside an active cultural agenda. These are some of the most traditional family resorts along the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>Costa de Oro<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The hydrographic conditions at the western end of Costa Azul, near its border with Bello Horizonte, make it one of the best fishing spots for croaker on the River Plate coast.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Parque del Plata features approximately four kilometers of beaches known for their wide white dunes and calm waters. The area around the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>Sol\u00eds Chico Stream<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> is a favorite for water sports and fishing. At the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>Sol\u00eds Promenade<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, you can admire the sculpture of <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>Sapo Ruperto<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, the protagonist of beloved Uruguayan children\u2019s stories. Visitors can also enjoy live music and artisan fairs.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Come become the star of your own story and ride on new adventures. 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