Barichara, Heritage town in Santander Department, Colombia.
Barichara is a municipality in Colombia situated in the mountainous region of Santander Department. The town consists of traditional buildings with white walls and red tile roofs, threaded with cobbled streets that form the core of the settlement.
The settlement was founded in 1705 as a colonial administrative center in the region. Since then it has developed into a historic town that preserves many features from that era.
The town is valued by people for its white stone houses with red tile roofs that define the place's character. This architecture and the cobbled streets remain part of how visitors experience the settlement today.
The town is best explored on foot since the streets are narrow and focused on pedestrian movement. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as many paths are cobbled and hilly.
The town served as inspiration for the visual landscapes of the Disney film Encanto in 2021. The white architecture and color scheme were referenced by filmmakers when creating the movie's setting.
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