One of the other reasons Breaking Bad is famous for its famous cultural locations. The show has become a popular tourist destination for fans, who can take tours of the Breaking Bad filming locations in Albuquerque.
Breaking Bad is a critically acclaimed television series that first premiered on AMC in 2008. The show follows high school chemistry teacher Walter White as he turns to a life of crime and starts manufacturing and selling meth with the help of his former student, Jesse Pinkman.
The series is known for its complex characters, intense plot, and masterful storytelling. Throughout the five seasons, viewers watch as Walter’s descent into the criminal world leads to him becoming a ruthless drug kingpin known as Heisenberg. The show has been praised for its performances, particularly that of Bryan Cranston in the lead role and Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman. Breaking Bad has won numerous awards, including 16 Primetime Emmy Awards, and continues to be a fan-favorite and a must-watch for fans of crime dramas.
Many of the iconic locations from the show are real-life locations in the city, such as the car wash where Walter White worked and the fast food restaurant where he and Jesse Pinkman cooked meth. The show’s creators, Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould chose to film in Albuquerque for its unique desert landscape and its affordability compared to other filming locations.
Breaking Bad Filming Locations
322 16th St SW (Jesse Pinkman’s House) 35.087528 -106.665550
3828 Piermont Dr NE (Walter White’s House) 35.126122 -106.536530
The Cooking Site 35.10212 -107.13765
9800 Montgomery Blvd NE (Saul Goodman’s Office) 35.129368 -106.532463
1213 Jefferson St NE (Gus Fring’s House) 35.098530 -106.593201
4257 Isleta Boulevard Southwest (Los Pollos Hermanos) 35.014633 -106.686264
4901 Cumbre Del Sur Ct NE (Hank and Marie’s House) 35.134941 -106.482857
8820 Horizon Blvd NE (Hector Salamanca Nursing Home) 35.188541 -106.601562
9516 Snow Heights Circle NE (Car Wash) 35.108242 -106.535545
9615 Broadway Blvd SE (Los Pollos Hermanos Factory Farm) 34.954330 -106.667427
Terrace St SE & Lead Ave SE (Jesse Pinkman’s Apartment) 35.078262 -106.625053
906 Park Ave (Tuco’s office) 35.085178 -106.657967
200 16th St SW (Ted Beneke Residence) 35.089718 -106.665604
2241 Phoenix Ave NE (Ted’s company) 35.111366 -106.617928
John B. Robert Dam (Pickup Point) 35.138504 -106.515694
2938 La Palomita Rd NE 35.118397 -106.548332
4500 Osuna Rd NE Suite 35.15427 -106.59153
2608 Central Ave. SE 35.08080 -106.61667
1001 Central Ave. NE 35.0820 -106.63566
