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Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

Tikal National Park

Flores · GT  ·  Rebel base flyover

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope filmed at Tikal National Park, Flores. These ancient Maya pyramids stood in for the Rebel base, appearing briefly as the Millennium Falcon flies over the park. On screen it's Rebel Base Yavin 4.

Where to go

17.216667, -89.616667

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
On screen
Rebel Base Yavin 4
In real life
Tikal National Park, Flores
Can you visit?
Open to the public, ticketed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope film at Tikal National Park?
At 17.216667, -89.616667 in Flores. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Tikal National Park?
Open to the public, ticketed.
What else was filmed near Tikal National Park?
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