Virtual Reality Documentary Offers Immersive Look at Venezuela in Cancun

Cancun, Quintana Roo — A Japanese filmmaker who spent six months traveling across Venezuela will bring his immersive virtual reality documentary to Cancun for a limited engagement in July.

From July 3 to 5, Casa Nawala will host “Teleport to Venezuela: Paradise in Crisis,” a 35-minute VR experience created by Noa Limura, known online as @whereisnoa. In 2023, Limura traveled through Venezuela ignoring travel warnings and letting locals guide his journey. Armed with a 360-degree camera, he focused on capturing the warmth, resilience, humor and dreams of the people rather than headlines of crisis.

The resulting documentary, “Mano Tengo Fe,” has already been seen by more than 20,000 people worldwide. The global tour now brings the experience to Cancun for the first time.

Groups of up to 30 people will watch the film simultaneously using VR headsets and headphones. The documentary includes Spanish and English subtitles. A companion photo exhibition, “Faces of Venezuela,” features 15 large-format portraits.

Since its 2024 launch, the project has visited over 100 cities and now has permanent installations in Miami, New York and Madrid. Its digital community has grown organically to more than 300,000 followers. International media including NPR, Telemundo and Univision’s “Despierta América” have covered the project.

Each session at Casa Nawala lasts one hour — 35 minutes for the film and 25 minutes for transition. Capacity is limited to 30 people per session due to equipment availability.

Organizers Paulina Pérez Corona and Gabriel Colmenares invited journalists, photographers and content creators to preview the experience. Tickets are now available to the public.