Auditory localization is a fundamental ability that allows individuals to perceive the spatial location of a sound source in their environment. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms and acoustic cues used by the human perceptual system to achieve accurate auditory localization. Acoustic cues are derived from the physical properties of sound waves, and various factors influence auditory localization abilities. The review presents monaural and binaural perceptual mechanisms involved in auditory localization in three dimensions, including Interaural Time Difference (ITD), Interaural Level Difference (ILD), and Head-Related Transfer Function (HRTF). Secondary important elements such as reverberation and motion are also analyzed. For each mechanism, the perceptual limits of localization abilities are presented. A section is devoted to reference systems in space and pointing methods used in experimental research. The review also describes cases of misperception and auditory illusions. The paper aims to provide practical information for experiments and work in the auditory field. The review discusses the characteristics of auditory localization, including the main cues used for localization, such as ITD, ILD, and HRTF. It also explores the reference systems used in auditory localization and the pointing methods used in experimental research. The review highlights the importance of these cues in determining the accuracy and precision of auditory localization. It also discusses the effects of various factors such as sound frequency, sound intensity, and the listener's age on auditory localization. The review also addresses the challenges of auditory localization in reverberant environments and the role of reverberation in improving the accuracy of localization. Additionally, the review discusses the relationship between auditory perception and action, highlighting the importance of movement and active information-seeking in auditory perception. The review concludes with a discussion of the practical applications of auditory localization in emerging technologies such as virtual reality and 3D cinema.Auditory localization is a fundamental ability that allows individuals to perceive the spatial location of a sound source in their environment. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms and acoustic cues used by the human perceptual system to achieve accurate auditory localization. Acoustic cues are derived from the physical properties of sound waves, and various factors influence auditory localization abilities. The review presents monaural and binaural perceptual mechanisms involved in auditory localization in three dimensions, including Interaural Time Difference (ITD), Interaural Level Difference (ILD), and Head-Related Transfer Function (HRTF). Secondary important elements such as reverberation and motion are also analyzed. For each mechanism, the perceptual limits of localization abilities are presented. A section is devoted to reference systems in space and pointing methods used in experimental research. The review also describes cases of misperception and auditory illusions. The paper aims to provide practical information for experiments and work in the auditory field. The review discusses the characteristics of auditory localization, including the main cues used for localization, such as ITD, ILD, and HRTF. It also explores the reference systems used in auditory localization and the pointing methods used in experimental research. The review highlights the importance of these cues in determining the accuracy and precision of auditory localization. It also discusses the effects of various factors such as sound frequency, sound intensity, and the listener's age on auditory localization. The review also addresses the challenges of auditory localization in reverberant environments and the role of reverberation in improving the accuracy of localization. Additionally, the review discusses the relationship between auditory perception and action, highlighting the importance of movement and active information-seeking in auditory perception. The review concludes with a discussion of the practical applications of auditory localization in emerging technologies such as virtual reality and 3D cinema.