Disney invites you to discover the environments of 'Encanto' in Colombia

Disney announced on Tuesday the launch in 2024 of a

in Colombia that will allow travelers

, an adventure through the cultural diversity and scenic beauty of this nation.

Adventures by Disney

, which offers guided family group vacations to national and international destinations,

Disney film "Encanto", which tells the peculiar story of the Madrigals, a Colombian family that lives in the mountains and in which all its members -except one, Maribel- have special powers.

In this eight-day, seven-night guided adventure, the film comes alive with a visit to the

and the

, as well as a tour of

and the

, cradle of the

and inspiration for the setting of "Charm".

Salento Colombia.

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Arepas, tejo and more

Travelers will also be able to put their cooking skills to the test with a

, a traditional dish that Maribel's mother, Julieta, makes in the film.

They can also

, Colombia's national sport, as seen in the animated film, or

, which inspired the colorful architecture and fabrics featured in "Encanto."

"We are excited to

, as this country has been an inspiration for Disney stories that are loved around the world," Nancy Schumacher, vice president and general manager of

.

The colorful Cartagena de Indias, a source of inspiration for the film.

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Schumacher stressed that it is "an authentic travel experience that celebrates this incredible destination" and that it also includes a

, an organization dedicated to the preservation of the cotton-top tamarin, an endangered species.

In fact, the company points out in the statement, it was the rich

that determined the magical ability of Antonio, one of the protagonists of the film, who has the power to communicate with animals.

Travelers will enjoy at each stage of the trip "the

and discover the unique characteristics and beauty of this destination in Latin America."

Reservations for this new Disney destination can be made starting next May 12.

Valle del Cocora, in the Coffee Axis.

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An animated trip around the

country

Encanto premiered in November 2021, and in addition to an animated story, it was an invitation

, from its natural beauty and architecture to its typical gastronomy, traditions, and history.

And although the narrative takes place in a fictitious place, several elements of real and tourist areas can be recognized.

For example, the Madrigal house, the epicenter of history, is

.

The creative team took about two years to design it, since they had to take into account many details, such as the balconies and exterior colors, which reflect the architecture that characterizes the old town of Cartagena de Indias, one of the tourist destinations par

. from the country.

The town of Barichara, declared a National Historic Monument.

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were also taken into account

, where the oldest settlement of the

is located .

There the houses stand out for their colors and are made of bahareque, a mixture of reeds, wood and earth, reminiscent of the way it was built years ago.

As in Cartagena, its balconies are usually full of potted flowers.

Another source of inspiration was

, considered the most beautiful town in Colombia and declared a National Monument in 1978 for being an architectural testimony of the conquest.

In addition, each room in the house of the protagonists represents a region of the country, such as the

, which is characterized by its biodiversity and natural beauty.

EFE

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