Tierra de Amor y Coraje, the new Televisa/Univision production, was filmed in and is set in Tucson and Southern Arizona, turning the Sonoran Desert into a character in its own right at the center of a saga of romance, betrayal, and ambition. Consider this your invitation to live your own chapter of love and courage in the heart of the American Southwest.
Where was Tierra de Amor y Coraje filmed?
The telenovela was filmed primarily in Tucson and Southern Arizona, including Tubac.
Every corner of downtown Tucson has its own moment in the spotlight. We recommend exploring on foot or aboard our streetcar, SunTran (it's free), so you don't miss a thing!
Pima County Historic Courthouse — With its iconic mosaic dome, this 1929 building serves as the mayor's office in the telenovela. Step inside the Southern Arizona Heritage Visitor Center to learn more about the real history of Tucson, or visit the Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum and marvel at everything that glitters.
Congress Street — Downtown's main street, and the heart of Tucson's cultural life for more than a century. Here you'll find the historic Hotel Congress with its iconic neon sign. Don't miss it.
The Rialto Theatre — This historic 1920s theater, now one of downtown's premier live-music venues, is a must-stop for soaking up the nightlife.
"Empowered Woman" Mural — On the corner of 5th Ave. and Congress, this mural is one of downtown's favorite photo spots and a symbol of the strength and resilience that also defines the show's female characters.
Ride horseback along the same trails as the show's leads, walk through an Old West dwelling set, or simply take in scenery worthy of any love story.
Old Tucson — Before becoming a filming location for the telenovela, Old Tucson was already a legendary movie set, built in 1939 and the backdrop for hundreds of Old West films and series.
Catalina State Park — This park doesn't need a specific scene to steal the spotlight: its views of the Santa Catalina Mountains are, on their own, perfect for a hike or simply for stopping to take in the view.
Gates Pass — Don't miss a sunset here. With a panoramic view of Saguaro National Park, this spot is one of the most romantic in the city.
Can you visit the ranch from the telenovela?
Yes. Rancho de los Cerros and White Stallion Ranch, the horse ranches used in the production, are open to visitors who want to go horseback riding.
White Stallion Ranch — White Stallion Ranch has been a family-run ranch at the foot of the Tucson Mountains for more than six decades, and here you can not only admire the scenery; you can live it. Get on a horse and ride the same trails that appear on screen.
Which restaurants from the telenovela can you visit in Tucson?
The Monica, Charro Steak and Del Rey, and JoJo's (which appears on screen as "Roxie's") are real Tucson restaurants featured in the telenovela.
Some other spots the stars visited include:
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Screamery
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Jaime's
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Le Macaron
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Playground
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Los Millics
Are all the filming locations open to the public?
Not all of them. Historic Shankle Ranch and Westward Look can only be admired from the outside, unless you're staying there.
Historic Shankle Ranch — In Tubac, with nearly a century of history and views of Mt. Wrightson, this historic ranch is the telenovela's romantic hideaway and the perfect setting for a secret love scene.
Westward Look — This historic resort, with more than a century of history at the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains, appears in the telenovela as one of its most elegant settings.
From the power of downtown to the passion of the ranch, this is your ticket to living Tierra de Amor y Coraje for yourself. Are you ready to take the journey?