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peru.travel
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Peru celebrates a year of international recognition at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2026.
Peru once again stands out on the global tourism stage. In the latest South American edition, the country is competing in 21 categories at the renowned World Travel Awards, consolidándose como uno de los destinos más admirados del planeta.
You can be part of this recognition by voting for what makes Peru truly unique: its ancient history, incomparable gastronomy, extraordinary and diverse nature, and strong commitment to sustainability.
This year’s nominations for international travelers include:
South America’s Leading Tourist Destination
South America’s Leading Culinary Destination
South America’s Leading Cultural Destination
South America’s Leading Tourist Attraction: Machu Picchu
South America’s Leading Nature Destination
South America’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination
South America’s Leading Green Destination
South America’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination
South America’s Leading Beach Destination: Máncora
South America’s Leading Cruise Destination
South America’s Leading Whale Watching Destination
South America’s Leading Sports Tourism Destination
South America’s Leading Youth Travel Destination
South America’s Most Romantic Destination: Lima
South America’s Leading Business Travel Destination: Lima
South America’s Leading City Break Destination: Lima
South America’s Leading City Destination: Lima
South America’s Leading Cultural City Destination: Lima
South America’s Leading Festival and Event Destination: Lima
South America’s Leading Meetings and Conference Destination: Lima
South America’s Leading Tourism Board: Promperú
Magnificent view of Laguna 69, Nevado Huascarán. / ©SHUTTERSTOCK
These recognitions reflect what every visitor discovers upon arriving in Peru: cities that preserve an extraordinary ancestral legacy, culinary routes that delight travelers and earn international acclaim, breathtaking Andean landscapes, jungles teeming with life, living cultures that have endured through the centuries, and sustainable experiences that connect visitors with both nature and local traditions.
Yet there is something that truly transforms the experience: the warmth of Peruvian hospitality. Whether in high Andean communities or in Amazonian and coastal towns, visitors are welcomed with genuine warmth that makes them feel part of the place.
Through community-based tourism, sharing a home-cooked meal, participating in traditional activities, sailing alongside local fishermen, or learning ancient textile techniques becomes a unique opportunity to connect with people, stories, and authentic ways of life. These are sustainable and deeply human experiences that reveal a more intimate, responsible, and unforgettable Peru.
So now you know: this is the perfect moment to let yourself be amazed by everything Peru has to offer. Just imagine admiring the beauty of its snow-capped peaks, such as Huascarán, savoring a delicious Cebiche that awakens every sense, or venturing into the Peruvian Amazon, a world of life and colors unlike anywhere else on Earth. The country invites you to discover it with all your senses: to be moved, to be amazed, and to take home memories that will stay with you forever.
With all this in mind, vote for Peru at the World Travel Awards and discover one of the most fascinating countries in the world! Remember that the last day to vote is June 12.
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