Acuna in the Cinema

For the movie industry, the city of Acuña has turned out to be the ideal setting for the filming of successful movies like "Mariachi", "Desperado", "Like Water for Chocolate" and others.

The narrow streets, restaurants and cantinas that lure hundreds of U.S. tourist with theri atmosphere of "Old Mexico" also attract the attention of producers and directors who find the city to be a ready-made set for their movies.