Which 2019 live-action adventure film sees a teenage jungle explorer, accustomed to life with her professor parents, facing her greatest challenge yet: high school, before embarking on a quest to find a mythical Incan city?

The film that perfectly matches this adventurous description is "Dora and the Lost City of Gold," released in 2019. This live-action adaptation brings the beloved animated character Dora Márquez to the big screen as a teenager. After spending her childhood exploring the Peruvian jungle with her professor parents, Dora faces a new, daunting challenge: attending high school in the city. This dramatic shift in environment sets the stage for her biggest adventure yet, as she soon finds herself embarking on a thrilling quest to locate her missing parents and uncover the mysteries of a fabled Incan city.

"Dora and the Lost City of Gold" is the first live-action feature film in the Dora the Explorer franchise, loosely based on the popular Nickelodeon animated television series. Isabela Moner, who also learned the Quechua language for the role, stars as the titular character, bringing a fresh, teenage perspective to the iconic explorer. The movie successfully blends the adventurous spirit of the original show with a coming-of-age story, seeing Dora navigate the complexities of adolescence (Review) alongside her lifelong friend Boots the monkey, her cousin Diego, and new high school acquaintances.

The "Lost City of Gold" in the film, known as Parapata, draws inspiration from the legendary Inca city of Paititi, adding an educational layer of South American mythology and history to the narrative. Filmed in locations across Australia and Peru, the movie captures the lush jungle environments and ancient ruins central to Dora's quest. The film also features the return of original voice actors for Dora's trusty companions, Backpack and Map, adding a nostalgic touch for long-time fans.