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Vallarta

Vallarta

"People protect what they love."

In the 60's, Puerto Vallarta rose to fame thanks to a Hollywood production named The Night of the Iguana, sparking rapid tourism growth. This documentary explores the environmental and social impacts of the hotel industry’s rise, highlighting the forgotten conservation plan by Jacques Cousteau, the displacement of locals, and the barriers they face in accessing their beaches.

Release DateMarch 7, 2016
StatusReleased
Original TitleVallarta: La Bahía de Nvo. Chiapas
Runtime1h 15min
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LanguageSpanish
Original LanguageSpanish
Production CountriesMexico, Ecuador, Romania
Production CompaniesUniversidad de GuadalajaraOcean Futures SocietyFilmatelier 5Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT)Boris GoldenblankCharles Darwin Foundation