Where was Anaconda filmed

Locations

• Iguazú Falls (establishing shot)

  In movie

  Scene where the travel-to-Brazil setup is supported by a wide waterfall establishing image, giving immediate geographic flavor and scale even though it is far from typical Amazon basin locations.

  Real

  Iguazú Falls (establishing shot) on the map

  Scene was shot a major waterfall system within Iguazú National Park, featuring extensive catwalk viewpoints and protected subtropical forest; it is globally recognizable and often used as shorthand for dramatic South American nature.

• Main Street / 3rd Street, Beaver (snowy exterior stock footage)

  In movie

  Scene where the snowy exterior used to set up the California diner moment is represented with stock footage, providing a quick cold-weather contrast before the story heads toward warmer, jungle-focused travel imagery.

  Real

  Main Street / 3rd Street, Beaver (snowy exterior stock footage) on the map

  Scene was shot a small-town streetscape in Beaver with traditional storefronts and a walkable historic center; winter conditions and recognizable “Main Street USA” geometry make it suitable for quick establishing shots.

• Purling Brook Falls (waterfall scenes)

  In movie

  Scene where the featured waterfall set-piece is staged at this drop and its surrounding track/lookouts, enabling wide scenic frames and closer character coverage while maintaining the impression of an isolated, dangerous jungle landmark.

  Real

  Purling Brook Falls (waterfall scenes) on the map

  Scene was shot a tall waterfall inside Springbrook National Park, reached via the Purling Brook Falls Circuit; multiple lookouts and the valley track provide varied angles, plus dense Gondwana rainforest vegetation around the drop.

• Tamborine Mountain (jungle areas)

  In movie

  Scene where the friends move through thick green “Amazon-like” jungle, using the area’s dense canopy and wet forest look for trekking and dialogue beats that need an immersive wilderness backdrop without obvious urban elements.

  Real

  Tamborine Mountain (jungle areas) on the map

  Scene was shot a rainforest hinterland plateau near the Gold Coast with protected bushland, walking tracks, and multiple waterfalls; it is frequently used for “jungle” visuals thanks to thick vegetation and easy access from SE Queensland production bases.

• Tweed River (boat scenes)

  In movie

  Scene where boat travel sequences use the river’s broad, slow-moving channels to stage moving dialogue, approach shots, and coverage that reads as a remote waterway while keeping the unit close to road access and safety support.

  Real

  Tweed River (boat scenes) on the map

  Scene was shot a winding subtropical river in northern New South Wales, bordered by mangroves, reeds, and lowland forest; its calm stretches and accessible banks make it practical for filming boats with support vehicles nearby.

• Village Roadshow Studios (studio work)

  In movie

  Scene where Griff’s hospital material and other interior-heavy sequences are staged on controlled sets, allowing medical-room coverage, close-ups, and continuity-safe action without weather or location noise affecting the shoot.

  Real

  Village Roadshow Studios (studio work) on the map

  Scene was shot a large film and TV studio complex on the Gold Coast with sound stages, backlot support, workshops, and production services; it is designed for controlled interior sets and technical scenes that require lighting rigs and repeatable takes.