Where is Rich in Love 2 filmed? We discuss the popular 2023 Netflix sequel film and the filming locations used by the production team.
There’s a sequel to the 2020 film Rich In Love released on Netflix, following the ups and downs of Teto and Paula. The Brazilian rom-com was directed by Bruno Garotti and Anita Barbosa and followed the relationship between a mismatched couple.
The film was popular enough to receive a sequel, even though the film never received a theatrical release due to the Covid pandemic.
The follow-up continues the story of the pair, Teto wants Paula to take a sponsorship deal from his Tomato King father, but Paula has her own ideas and decides she is off to The Amazon.
Teto then decides that he is going to move his business to the same place that Paula has gone to, and of course, things start to get complicated, with Teto struggling with business and relationships.
However, suppose you want to know more about the story and how the star-crossed couple ends up. In that case, you need to look at our other articles, as this feature is more interested in the production of the film, so location hunters, sit back as we explain where was the Netflix film Rich in Love 2 filmed.
Where was the Rich in Love 2 filmed – a breakdown of filming locations
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Most of the film was filmed all around Brazil, as you might expect for this film. The increase in the Brazilian film industry has seen steady growth since the 1990s. The film industry, although always relevant to the country, would see a resurgence thanks to a period of economic stability that arose through investments, mainly from the government.
Internationally recognized films such as Four Days in September and City of God would receive Oscar nominations and bring more international attention to their productions.
Although Rich In Love 2 may not secure an Oscar, it was filmed mainly in and around Rio de Janeiro.
Amazonas, Brazil
With Paula heading off to The Amazon, location work would be done to capture the beauty and magic of the area. Eagle-eyed location lovers will no doubt recognize the Rio Negro.
This area is the largest tributary of the Amazon River and accounts for fourteen percent of the water in The Amazon basin.
Christ The Redeemer
The famous landmark is visible in the movie and is one of the world’s greatest landmarks. You will have seen the statue in Fast and Furious 5, Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1, and Romeo and Juliet.
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Located in Rio de Janeiro at the mouth of Guanabara Bay, you can spot the peak of the Sugar Loaf Mountain in the film.
Theatro Municipal
The iconic opera house can be spotted in the film, and if you are visiting, you will find it in the Centro district of Rio de Janeiro.
The building was based on the Paris Opera of Charles Garnier and is often considered to be one of the most beautiful theatres in Rio.
