MXThe article describes the creation of a fictional town called Macondo, built by Netflix for its adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez’s novel 'One Hundred Years of Solitude.' Located in Alvarado, Tolima, Colombia, this set was constructed on over 540,000 square meters of land to resemble the town described in the book. The design aimed to reflect the passage of time and decay, mirroring the fate of the fictional town and its inhabitants. Architect Eugenio Caballero, an Oscar-winning filmmaker, worked on the project to ensure the town visually aged and showed signs of deterioration, capturing the essence of the novel’s themes. The set includes nearly 20,000 plants, some intentionally planted to enhance the natural decay effect, while others grew spontaneously. Despite being a fictional setting, the town has developed into a functional space with hotels, markets, and infrastructure, though the train that appears in the novel remains unused.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses on the artistic and logistical aspects of creating a film set, which is a cultural production rather than a politically charged issue. While the reference to 'Cien años de soledad' ties into Colombian literature and national identity, the piece does not take a stance on political
