In which country is the film Encanto set?

Encanto is set in Colombia. The Madrigal family lives in a secluded magical valley called the Encanto, where their enchanted house shelters a multigenerational family and the surrounding community.

The film’s Colombian setting is reflected in its landscapes, clothing, architecture, food, music, and family traditions. During development, the filmmakers travelled through Colombia, visiting places including Bogotá, Cartagena, Barichara, the coffee region, and the Cocora Valley. Those research trips helped the production draw from several parts of the country rather than presenting a single generic image of Colombia.

The story also connects the family’s magic to Colombian history. Alma and Pedro Madrigal flee armed violence when they are young; Pedro is killed, and the miracle that creates the Encanto emerges from Alma’s grief. The film does not identify a precise town or historical conflict, so the setting is best understood as a fictional rural Colombian community.

Some viewers may confuse Colombia with other Latin American countries because Encanto’s cast and music draw on broader regional traditions. However, details such as vallenato, cumbia, Colombian instruments, and the song “Colombia, Mi Encanto” make the national setting explicit.