One of the best-known films ever made is Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Filmed in 1968 and 1969, it was released to movie theaters in 1969 and became box office gold for its time. You may be wondering, “Where was Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid filmed?” – especially since you’re here reading this article. This iconic Western was shot mainly in Mexico and the United States in Utah’s Zion National Park, as well as Colorado. But both Taos and Chama, New Mexico, were also Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid film locations. We think Chama was a particularly ideal choice, with its small-town, Old West feel.

The iconic George Roy Hill-directed Western Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid starred Paul Newman and a young Robert Redford.
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Filmed in the late 1960s, it became a popular, award-winning film at the time and is considered a classic today. We think Chama was also one of the movie's stars.
Set at an elevation of 7,860 feet in the Rockies and 120 miles north of Santa Fe, Chama, New Mexico was used to film a few scenes for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
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This historic small Old West town is known for its steam trains. Departing from the Chama Depot, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is an incredible thing to do on a day trip here.
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, 500 Terrace Ave, Chama, NM 87520, USA
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Chama is certainly worth visiting, not only because scenes from one of the most famous movies ever made were filmed here, but also because of its downtown area and surrounding natural beauty.
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Visit the town's business district and you will find restaurants, shops, and lodging options.
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With the Chama River flowing through town, there are ample opportunities for outdoor recreation like boating and fishing. There are also plenty of hiking and equestrian trails around here as well.
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Another small town used as a filming location for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid was Taos, namely in the Upper Rio Grande Gorge area.
Taos, NM 87571, USA
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Did you know that Chama was a Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid film location? If you’ve seen the movie, did you recognize any of the places? Let us know! Seeing the Land of Enchantment on the big screen certainly makes us proud of our roots – how about you?

Well, that’s a wrap! Curious to know what other movies were filmed around the Land of Enchantment? Here are 15 movies that were filmed in New Mexico.

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