FILM-FRIENDLY ZONES

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Chorotega

Located in northwestern Costa Rica, the Chorotega Film Friendly Zone offers a wide range of filming locations—from pristine beaches and volcanic cliffs to traditional coastal towns and tropical dry forests. This region has gained international recognition as a backdrop for high-profile reality shows, thanks to its diverse landscapes, favorable weather conditions, and strong logistical capacity. Its beaches—featuring white, golden, and black sands—combine with calm bays, remote islands like the Bat Islands, mangroves, dry forests, and rural backroads to create a rich visual palette suited for adventure, survival, documentary, family drama, or lifestyle content.

Well-connected to the Guanacaste International Airport, the region offers efficient access to a network of coastal communities, rural areas, and protected ecosystems—all within a compact production radius. The surroundings provide not only stunning visuals but also reliable infrastructure for filming, including lodging, transportation, catering, local services, and skilled support crews. Chorotega has proven to be a versatile, visually striking, and production-ready destination for both national and international film projects seeking authenticity, aesthetic diversity, and operational efficiency.

The Costa Rica Film Commission is continuously working to enhance the accessibility and infrastructure of these Film-Friendly Zones, ensuring that international and local productions can seamlessly integrate into the diverse landscapes Costa Rica has to offer. Whether capturing nature, culture, or adventure, each zone provides an extraordinary setting for bringing stories to life.

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