Predator (1987) was filmed primarily in Mexico, with the most notable locations being the jungles around Puerto Vallarta and the nearby area of Mismaloya, Jalisco. Additional shooting occurred in other Mexican sites such as Palenque in Chiapas, as well as various jungle and coastal settings in the region. Details you might find useful:
- Primary shooting locations in Mexico include Puerto Vallarta (notably the Mismaloya area) and Palenque, Chiapas. These sites provided the dense jungle landscapes that define the film’s aesthetic.
- The production used multiple Mexican locales to represent the film’s tropical setting, including areas in Jalisco and Chiapas. Filming dates spanned roughly April to June 1986.
- Some fan and location guides pinpoint El Edén near Puerto Vallarta as a commonly referenced jungle backdrop used during production. Note that El Edén is a specific eco-tourism site associated with the area.
If you’d like, I can pull up precise filming-site mappings (with coordinates) and confirm the exact scenes shot at each location.
