Disney’s smash-hit animated feature, “Encanto,” takes you on a magical journey through Colombia’s vibrant and colorful culture. Now, with the help of Adventures by Disney, guests can embark on a real-life adventure to the country that inspired the film.
The 8-day trip takes guests through various cities in Colombia, allowing them to experience the country’s rich history and culture firsthand. The itinerary includes visits to magical towns like Cartagena, known for its stunning colonial architecture and vibrant street art.
Guests will also have the opportunity to visit coffee plantations and learn about the process of coffee production, hike the Cocora Valley, learn how to make some of the authentic Colombian food seen in Encanto, and much more!
Trip Overview
Trip Highlights
Highlights of this eight-day, seven-night itinerary include:
- Visiting the capital city of Bogota, where guests will embark on privately guided tours of the Paloquemao Market and Historic City Center.
- Enjoying Colombian coffee and visiting a coffee farm in the Coffee Region to see the process for growing and harvesting coffee beans. The nearby town of Salento is part of the inspiration for the setting of “Encanto,” and the Cocora Valley features the tall, towering wax palms and butterflies as depicted in the film.
- Experiencing a hands-on arepa-making class, a traditional Latin American dish showcased in “Encanto” by Mirabel’s mother Julieta.
- Playing the country’s national sport of tejo, as seen in the film.
- Exploring the city of Cartagena, which inspired the film’s colorful architecture and fabrics. Central to “Encanto” is the Afro-Caribbean influence, prominent in this city.
- Trekking the dry forest near Proyecto Titi, an organization dedicated to the preservation of the cotton-top tamarins, a project supported by the Disney Conservation Fund. It was Colombia’s rich biodiversity that inspired the magical ability of the “Encanto” character Antonio, who has the power to communicate with animals.
- Snorkeling among the Rosario Islands, a collection of 27 islands home to more than 1,300 species of marine animals, vibrantly colored fish and plants.
When Can I Book This Adventure?
Booking will begin on the following dates:
- May 9, 2023: Previous Adventures by Disney Guests who have traveled on 3 or more Adventures
- May 10, 2023: All Previous Adventures by Disney Guests
- May 11, 2023: Disney Vacation Club Members, Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club Members and Golden Oak Members
- May 12, 2023: General Public
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
