Fortress of San Juan de Ulúa is a heritage property in Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico seen on screen in Romancing the Stone (1984).
Location: Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico
Verified facts
- Appeared in Romancing the Stone (movie, 1984)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11435, SRC-11436, SRC-13339
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11435 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Juan_de_Ul%C3%BAa (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11436 — https://www.atlasofwonders.com/2022/04/where-was-romancing-the-stone-filmed.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13339 — Sceen-it (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Romancing the Stone filmed?
Fortress of San Juan de Ulúa, in Veracruz, Veracruz, is a real-world filming location used for Romancing the Stone.
Where is Fortress of San Juan de Ulúa located?
Fortress of San Juan de Ulúa is located in Veracruz, Veracruz.