Romancing the Stone (1984)

New York, United States

The scene : The New York building where novelist Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner) lives at the beginning of the film.

Veracruz, Mexico

Spanish fortress built from the 16th century on an island in the port of Veracruz; a maritime lock of New Spain, then a penal colony and state prison. Former shipyard, this site is now a museum listed on the indicative list of world heritage.

The scene : The fortress of San Juan de Ulúa, on the port of Veracruz, serves as the setting for the film.

Jalcomulco, Mexico

Village of Veracruz on the banks of the Los Pescados River / Antigua, known for its rapids and the practice of rafting.

The scene : In the rapids of the Antigua River, in Jalcomulco, Jack and Joan find themselves separated on opposite banks.

Xico, Mexico

Mountain village in Veracruz, at the foot of the Cofre de Perote, renowned for its Texolo waterfall set in a setting of cliffs and tropical forest.

The scene : The cliffs and the waterfall near Xico serve as the backdrop for the jungle scenes.

Ixhuacán de los Reyes, Mexico

The scene : The mountain road scenes were filmed near Barranca Grande, in the heights of Veracruz.

Xalapa, Mexico

The scene : Exterior shots were filmed in Xalapa, the capital of the state of Veracruz.

Huasca de Ocampo, Mexico

The scene : The small village of Huasca de Ocampo depicts a town crossed by the heroes.

El Arenal, Mexico

The scene : Outdoor scenes were filmed in El Arenal, in the state of Durango.

Tonaya, Mexico

The scene : Exterior shots were filmed in Tonaya, in Jalisco.

United States

Southwest Utah National Park, famous for its canyons and red sandstone cliffs sculpted by the Virgin River.

The scene : The sandstone canyons of Zion National Park serve as the backdrop for some landscapes.

St. George, United States

The scene : Scenes were filmed in the St. George area of Utah.