Where was Medusa filmed? Filming locations of Netflix's latest thriller show

Medusa, the upcoming Netflix show, follows Barbara Hidalgo, who has lost her memory after a deadly accident and transformed into a different personality. The new self of Barbara then reunites with her family and eventually becomes the CEO of a renowned family conglomerate, Medusa. That is when detective Danger arrives at her door and tells her that the accident was actually a full proof attack to kill her. This leads both of them to investigate the case, and Barbara discovers some shocking details about her family.

By the end of the season, she gets to know who tried to kill her, and the fact that the person is a close acquaintance. The show is set in Columbia and features some authentic locations. Let's know in detail about the filming locations that have helped the makers carve out the required world.

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Where was Medusa filmed? Shooting locations explored

Medusa is mostly shot in Barranquilla in Colombia, also known as the Golden Gate of Columbia. The city aligns with the aesthetic of the show that portrays some corporate world, powerful business family and some ugly mysterious crime taking place. The city is famous for its Carnaval de Barranquilla, one of the largest and most vibrant carnivals in the world, recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage.

The wild lake where Barbara pops up in the trailer, surrounded by grooves, is Magdalena in the northern region of Columbia, alongside the Caribbean Sea. Posa Encantada refers to 'enchanted pools', locations that were key in the show's landscape and were shot 10 minutes away from Casa Alibri.

The trailer of the show depicts Barbara sitting on her yacht amidst the vast ocean when suddenly a bomb blasts in the yacht, throwing Barbara deep into the water. According to some reports, it is speculated that this scene is shot in Santa Marta, 60 miles away from Barranquilla.

Some interior scenes were shot in Chía, near Bogotá, inside a renowned university- Universidad de La Sabana. Medellín is another city that is a corporate hub with high-rise towers. This perfectly served the high-class, business-oriented world Medusa tried to portray.

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Who is in the cast list of Medusa?

Medusa debuted on March 5, 2025, on Netflix. Juana Acosta, popularly known for The Innocent, played the lead role as Bárbara Hidalgo. Alongside her is Manolo Cardona as Detective Danger Carmelo. Sebastián Martínez will be seen as Esteban Arco, Bárbara’s husband, whom she eventually divorced.

Adriana Arango, known as The Queen of Flow, is seen as Jacqueline Hidalgo, aka Jackie, Barbara's uncle's wife. Luis Fernando Hoyos is the Uncle Camilo and the vice president of import and exports within the family business. Mabel Moreno plays Bárbara’s stepmother, Ursula, and Mariana Mozo is seen as Barbara's 16-year-old daughter Maya.