With a name like Bachelor in Paradise, obviously viewers of the Bachelor spin-off are going to be curious.
Where exactly is “paradise”? Can members of Bachelor Nation travel there on their own when filming isn’t in session? Or is the beautiful beach all for show? Three excellent questions!
Nine seasons into Bachelor in Paradise, the picturesque beach, Wells Adams’ bar, and the general vacation vibes of the series are as exciting as ever. So where was ABC’s reality dating show Bachelor in Paradise filmed?
We’ve got the answers you seek below, and they’re sure to have you singing, “Almost paradise! We’re knockin’ on heaven’s door. Almost paradise! How could we ask for more? I swear that I can see forever in your eyes. Paradise!”
It will come as no surprise to longtime Paradise fans that the show has been filming at the same location for years — since Season 2, specifically. The majority of the episodes are filmed at the Playa Escondida Resort in Sayulita, a city in Vallarta-Nayarit, Mexico.
A visit to the resort’s website shows familiar villas, palm trees, views, pools, and the beach bar from the series. And you can even browse a map of the resort to get to know the area, the living quarters, and the real-life prices of rooms better. Tropical jungle, bird canyon, ocean, and pool views are offered, and depending on what time of year you’re looking to travel, rooms range from $100s to $500s per night. The hotel includes a spa, restaurant, yoga platform, jacuzzi access, a trail ride for horseback riding, hiking and biking opportunities, and even a golf course. Truly, how could we ask for more?
Per the About Page, the Playa Escondita is “located 40 minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport on the Pacific Coast of Nayarit, known as Riviera Nayarit.” The beach covers 350 feet of coastline and is about a mile from the town of Sayulita in case you’re looking for the full local experience.
Curious where Bachelor in Paradise filmed before the Playa Escondida Resort? Season 1 reportedly filmed in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Specifically, the show had contestants rooming at the Casa Palapa Resort, which offered more stunning views of Mexico.
New episodes of Bachelor in Paradise Season 9 air Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m. ET and are available for next-day streaming on Hulu.