Brief biography and timeline
Leonardo DiCaprio was born in 1974 in Los Angeles. He began on TV in the late 1980s and became a global star in the 1990s with Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Titanic (1997). In the 2000s he worked closely with Martin Scorsese (Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, Shutter Island), with Christopher Nolan (Inception), and Quentin Tarantino (Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood). He won the Academy Award in 2016 for The Revenant. Since 1998 he has supported environmental causes through his foundation and has spoken at UN climate events.

Los Angeles and New York: where the career began and thrives
Los Angeles, USA. Hollywood boulevards, the lots of Paramount, Warner Bros., and Sony, premieres at the TCL Chinese Theatre and award nights at the Dolby Theatre are the industry spaces tied to his life from childhood. Studio tours show sets and departments where films he starred in were made. New York, USA. Manhattan is a regular stage for press tours and premieres: Lincoln Center, the historic Ziegfeld Theatre legacy, and Lower Manhattan’s skyline. In September 2014 he addressed the UN Climate Summit at Headquarters — a complex visitors can tour on guided visits.

Europe: festivals, red carpets, and charity
Cannes, France. 2013 opened with The Great Gatsby; 2019 featured Once Upon a Time in Hollywood; 2023 brought Killers of the Flower Moon. A walk along La Croisette and by the Palais captures the feel of those premieres. Saint‑Tropez, France. From 2014 to 2017 his summer galas raised tens of millions for conservation; today wineries and villas around the bay offer tours and tastings that echo the setting. London, United Kingdom. January 2016 saw The Revenant’s European premiere in Leicester Square; in February 2016 he attended the BAFTAs at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. Paris, France. A frequent stop for screenings and charity events, with showings on the Champs‑Élysées and museum gatherings.

Americas: from Titanic’s Mexican tanks to Argentina’s snow
Rosarito, Mexico. In 1996–1997 the Pacific‑side studio tanks hosted Titanic’s epic set. The Baja Studios coastline draws film fans, and Rosarito doubles as a relaxed beach town. Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. In 2014–2015 The Revenant shot in Kananaskis, near Fortress Mountain and valleys west of Calgary; harsh cold, short winter daylight, and conifer landscapes became part of the film’s lore. Ushuaia, Argentina. Late in production the team moved to Tierra del Fuego to chase snow — final sequences were filmed near Ushuaia in 2015. New York and Boston, USA. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) and Shutter Island (2010) put financial districts and old New England hospitals on the map — many sites are covered by walking tours.

Africa and the Middle East: Blood Diamond and Body of Lies
South Africa and Mozambique. Blood Diamond (2006) filmed across South Africa and Mozambique: Cape Town, KwaZulu‑Natal, and areas near Maputo. Travelers pair Table Mountain and Cape Point with Stellenbosch wine routes — the screen landscapes are easy to recognize. Morocco. Body of Lies (2008) shot in Rabat, Casablanca, and Ouarzazate. Desert studios and the “gateway to the Sahara” are open to visitors; the Ait‑Ben‑Haddou ksar is a perfect frame‑to‑reality match. In Cape Town, on the Camps Bay waterfront, Leonardo DiCaprio has been spotted during visits to South Africa at Café Caprice, a popular bar and restaurant overlooking the ocean. The spot is known for its sunsets, cocktails, and lively atmosphere, and often attracts locals and celebrities alike.

Asia and Oceania: The Beach sands and Tokyo premieres
Phi Phi Leh, Thailand. In 1999–2000 Maya Bay hosted The Beach. Today it operates under strict limits: timed access, partial swimming bans, and capped visitor numbers in peak months — a protection regime that helped corals recover. Tokyo, Japan. Press tours and premieres for Inception (2010), The Wolf of Wall Street (2014), and The Revenant (2016) traditionally took place in Roppongi multiplexes. Australia. Sydney and the Gold Coast are frequent promo and festival stops — ideal for combining harborside cinemas with oceanfront walks.

Islands and oceans: eco projects and private initiatives
Belize. In 2005 DiCaprio acquired Blackadore Caye near Ambergris Caye for a pilot eco‑resort focused on restoring mangroves and shore ecosystems; the region is a diver favorite thanks to the Belize Barrier Reef. Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. In the 2010s he supported biodiversity projects with scientific partners; the archipelago is open only via licensed small‑group tours. Santa Barbara and Malibu, USA. California’s Pacific coast hosts environmental events and outdoor screenings and makes an easy day trip from Los Angeles.

Places by country and city
USA, Los Angeles — Paramount, Warner Bros., Sony; TCL Chinese Theatre; Dolby Theatre.
USA, New York — Lincoln Center, United Nations Headquarters; Lower Manhattan districts.
Mexico, Rosarito — Baja Studios; Pacific shore; 1996–1997.
Canada, Alberta and British Columbia — Kananaskis, Fortress Mountain; 2014–2015.
Argentina, Ushuaia — Tierra del Fuego; 2015.
France, Cannes — Palais des Festivals; 2013, 2019, 2023.
France, Saint‑Tropez — charity galas; 2014–2017.
United Kingdom, London — Leicester Square, BAFTAs at Covent Garden; 2016.
France, Paris — screenings and charity events.
Thailand, Phi Phi Leh — Maya Bay; 1999–2000.
Japan, Tokyo — premieres and press tours; 2010, 2014, 2016.
South Africa, Cape Town and KwaZulu‑Natal — Blood Diamond locations; 2006.
Mozambique, Maputo and coast — Blood Diamond locations; 2006.
Morocco, Rabat, Casablanca, Ouarzazate — Body of Lies locations; 2008.
Belize, Blackadore Caye — eco project; since 2005.

Practical tips for travelers
In Los Angeles, pair studio tours with an evening screening on Hollywood Boulevard. In New York, book UN Headquarters visits ahead and watch the Lincoln Center calendar. For Cannes, come in the shoulder seasons for Croisette walks without heavy crowds. In Rosarito, add coastal dining to your studio‑fan itinerary. For The Revenant’s landscapes, target winter in the Canadian Rockies but check trail closures and avalanche advisories. In Thailand, respect Maya Bay’s rules: take the first morning boat and choose a licensed park operator. In Morocco, time Ait‑Ben‑Haddou for sunset — the desert light is pure cinema. In Saint‑Tropez, book ahead in summer; off‑season is calmer and cheaper.