Top 10 Geography Mistakes in Movies

A lot has been written about mistakes in historical movies. But, what about geography mistakes?

10. Jurassic Park

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In the beginning of the movie we see Nedry being bribed in some sort of tourists beach bar placed in what seems to be a small town, with palm trees all around and the ocean behind it. The title when the scene begins reads “San Jose, Costa Rica”, but San Jose is actually a big city, in the center of the country, with no sea shore. You can check in the video below, after 1’05.

10 of the World's Most Mispronounced Places

Nothing can make a traveller feel more clueless than mispronouncing the name of a local destination, but it’s easily done. . .

1. Oaxaca, Mexico

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For non-Spanish speakers, the chances of mangling this one are pretty high. Just remember that there’s no “hoax” in Oaxaca and that Osaka is in Japan. The correct way to say it is “Wah-ha-ca”.

15 Funny & Weird Monuments

Safety Pin, San Francisco, USA

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Giant safety pin sculpture at the de Young Museum, San Francisco, California.