# Instagram Location Posts (V2) API

> Returns public Instagram posts tagged at a designated location. Requires a location ID and supports pagination tokens for browsing subsequent results.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v2/location-posts
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v2/location-posts/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/location-posts`
- Price: $0.003 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: api, instagram
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/location-posts` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `location_id` | string | yes |  |
| `pagination_token` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram Location Posts (V2) API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/location-posts with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the Instagram Location Posts (V2) API cost?

$0.003 per call. Every organization gets 100 free calls per UTC day, shared across eligible SandBase APIs including this one; after that each call is billed at this price from your SandBase balance. There is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Instagram Location Posts (V2) API accept?

Required: location_id (string). Optional: pagination_token (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Instagram Location Posts (V2) API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous). The README on this page includes a sample response.

### Do I need a Instagram developer account or API key?

No. Instagram Location Posts (V2) runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for Instagram API access separately.

## README

### Instagram Location Posts (V2) API

Retrieve public Instagram posts associated with a specific location by passing `location_id`.

#### Use cases

- Discover content tagged at specific venues or geographical spots.
- Track social activity and media from specific locations.
- Monitor visitor media and public posts from travel destinations.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/location-posts" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"location_id": "331004901"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `location_id` | string | Yes | Location ID |
| `pagination_token` | string | No | Pagination token from previous response |

#### Example response

Real response for the request above, trimmed to the main fields. User names and long IDs are masked.

```json
{
  "data": {
    "items": [
      {
        "caption_is_edited": false,
        "coauthor_producer_can_see_organic_insights": false,
        "comment_count": 1,
        "device_timestamp": 1791288704181305,
        "disable_caption_and_comment": false,
        "feed_type": "media",
        "filter_type": 0,
        "id": "4001942187585855200",
        "ig_play_count": 90,
        "layout_type": "media_grid",
        "caption": {
          "id": "4001942187585855200",
          "private_reply_status": 0,
          "text": "Вот такая осень в Париже🍂✨",
          "type": 1,
          "user_id": "<user>"
        },
        "clips_metadata": {
          "audio_type": "licensed_music",
          "professional_clips_upsell_type": 0
        },
        "location": {
          "facebook_places_id": 509413279115937,
          "id": "331004901",
          "name": "Paris , Eiffel Tower",
          "short_name": "Paris"
        },
        "user": {
          "account_type": 3,
          "eligible_for_text_app_activation_badge": false,
          "full_name": "Raya",
          "id": "1496267232",
          "profile_pic_id": "3994684519919488052",
          "profile_pic_url": "https://scontent-arn2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-19/825325846_18629745385011…"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

#### Notes

- Obtain `location_id` from location search endpoints.
- Pass `pagination_token` from a previous response to fetch subsequent pages.

#### Related APIs

- [Instagram Comment Replies (V2)](/model/instagram/v2/comment-replies): Retrieves a paginated list of replies to an Instagram comment using the post URL or shortcode and the target comment ID.
- [Instagram General Search (V2)](/model/instagram/v2/general-search): Returns Instagram search results matching a specified keyword, including media items, user profiles, and engagement statistics.
- [Instagram Hashtag Posts (V2)](/model/instagram/v2/hashtag-posts): Returns posts associated with a specific hashtag.