Jungle Cruise Filming Locations

Inspired by the eponymous Disneyland ride in California, Jungle Cruise tells the action-packed story of Dr. Lily Houghton’s cross-Amazon adventure to seek a mystical healing tree. (It helps that her partner is skipper Frank Wolff, better-known as Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.) Much of the filming took place in a studio but selected scenes were shot on-location in Kauai and Lihue, with the special effects team taking a leaf from lush Hawaiian and Amazonian landscapes.

1. Wailua River State Park, Kauai
The film’s Brazilian town of Porto Belo was largely inspired by the pristine coastlines and bubbling brooks of Lihue, with Wailua River State Park and the majestic Wailua Falls forming key feature backdrops throughout the film. It’s easy to feel like you’re in the movie—just set off on one of many kayaking and hiking tours along the Wailua River, or expand your horizons with exhilarating ATV tours, scenic helicopter rides, or sightseeing boat tours. There’s something for everyone.

2. Huleia National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai
A few scenes were filmed within this private compound next to the surging Huleia River, where Hawaiian coots, endangered nene goose, and other iconic birdlife nestle throughout jungle plains. While the refuge is closed to the public, the best way to get close to Jungle Falls is through a kayaking and hiking tour along Huleia Stream. Pro tip: you can also admire bustling wildlife and lush canopies from the Menehune Fish Pond Lookout just a 6-minute drive away.

3. Kauai Plantation Railway, Kauai
Locals perk up at the opening scene of the film, when Lily and Frank arrive in Porto Belo on a train clearly inspired by Kauai’s own plantation railway. Located next to the historic courtyards of the Kilohana Plantation Estate, this railway is one of the most family-friendly places in Kauai, with hourly train rides running daily and feeding farm stops along the way. Bundle your trip with a traditional Luau (feast) experience complete with live performances from flame twirlers and hula dancers right on the plantation grounds.

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