Top 10 Adventure Films Set in South America

Description: Another Werner Herzog masterpiece, this film follows a Spanish conquistador's descent into madness while searching for El Dorado in the Amazon. It's a dark, compelling adventure.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Peru, with Herzog and his crew facing real dangers like malaria and hostile locals.

Description: Werner Herzog's epic about an opera-loving rubber baron who attempts to haul a steamship over a mountain in the Peruvian jungle to build an opera house. It's an adventure in sheer human will and madness.

Fact: The film's most famous scene, where the ship is hauled over the mountain, was actually done for real, without special effects.

Description: A romance-adventure film where a romance novelist travels to Colombia to rescue her sister, only to find herself in a treasure hunt. The lush Colombian setting adds a vibrant backdrop to this adventurous tale.

Fact: The film was a major box office success, revitalizing the adventure genre in the 80s, and was filmed on location in Mexico, standing in for Colombia.

Description: Set in the 18th century, this film explores the clash between Jesuit missionaries and Portuguese slavers in the South American jungle, offering a historical adventure with deep moral questions.

Fact: The film was shot in Colombia and Brazil, and the waterfall scenes were filmed at the Iguazu Falls.

Description: Sean Connery stars as a scientist searching for a cancer cure in the Amazon rainforest, offering a mix of adventure and environmental themes.

Fact: The film was shot in Mexico, but it was meant to represent the Amazon, showcasing the region's biodiversity.

Description: While not critically acclaimed, this film's setting in the Amazon rainforest, with its giant snake antagonist, provides a thrilling, if somewhat cheesy, adventure experience.

Fact: The film was shot in Venezuela, and the crew had to deal with real anacondas on set, adding to the authenticity of the jungle setting.

Description: This biographical film traces the journey of young Che Guevara across South America, offering a different kind of adventure - one of self-discovery and political awakening amidst the continent's diverse landscapes.

Fact: The film was shot in several South American countries including Argentina, Chile, and Peru, following the actual route taken by Guevara.

Description: Set partly in Peru, this installment of the Indiana Jones series sees our hero chasing after a legendary crystal skull, leading him through the jungles of South America. It's a classic adventure with a touch of the supernatural.

Fact: The film's climax was filmed in Hawaii, but the scenes set in Peru were shot in New Mexico to mimic the South American landscape.

Description: A father's quest to find his son, who was kidnapped by an indigenous tribe in the Amazon, turns into a journey of cultural understanding and survival.

Fact: The film was shot in Brazil, and the indigenous tribe portrayed in the movie was played by actual members of the Waiãpi tribe.

Description: This film follows the real-life journey of British explorer Percy Fawcett into the Amazon jungle in search of an ancient lost city. It's a tale of obsession, adventure, and the allure of the unknown, making it a perfect fit for our South American adventure list.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Colombia, which provided a realistic backdrop for the Amazonian setting. Additionally, the movie was adapted from David Grann's non-fiction book of the same name.