The world of James Bond, considered for a life well lived

Acapulco

Where Bond filmed

Acapulco, Guerrero

1Villa Arabesque

Las Brisas, Acapulco

Licence to Kill

Sanchez’s lavish villa in Isthmus was Villa Arabesque, a clifftop house on the beach near Las Brisas in Acapulco. The film’s bedroom, pool, bar and rooftop helicopter scenes were filmed here, and it appears again in the closing party. The coordinates given are approximate for the Las Brisas area.

Scenes
Sanchez’s villa, Bond’s bedroom, the pool and bar, the rooftop helicopter pad and the final party
Today
It is a private luxury property. Its current status is uncertain.
Visiting
It is private, so public access is unlikely. Look for Las Brisas viewpoints and boat tours of the bay.

Positions marked approximate are matched from stills and published location guides. Opening arrangements, fees and access change often. Confirm locally before you travel.