The film "City of God" was filmed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Filming Locations:

Grumari Beach

In the Movie

Scene where Rocket and Angelica are in love and having a great time at the beach. But that's only one side of the story...

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The beach is located in an environmentally protected area. It can be reached via the road to Guaratiba. One of the most paradisiacal beaches, Grumari is an environmentally protected area surrounded by a rocky, wild coastline with beautiful flora and fauna, forming the characteristic ecosystem of the Atlantic Forest. Approximately 2.5 km long, it is located about 20 km from the center of Barra. Buses are prohibited, and the number of vehicles is limited. Grumari is not a residential area.