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Colombia receives multiple World Travel and Culinary Awards
Colombia has secured several honors at the 2026 World Travel Awards and World Culinary Awards. The Boyacá department was named the best regional destination in South America for the second consecutive year, surpassing regions in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay.
On a global scale, Colombia has received four nominations for the World Travel Awards 2026. These include Best Culinary Destination, Best Green Destination, and ProColombia's nomination for Best Tourism Promotion Office. San Andrés is also competing for Best Beach Destination.
In the culinary sector, the Jairo restaurant at the W Bogotá hotel was named Colombia's Best Hotel Restaurant at the 2026 World Culinary Awards, marking its third consecutive year winning the title. The restaurant focuses on reinterpreting traditional Colombian flavors using local ingredients.
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Boyacá · ProColombia · W Bogotá · World Culinary Awards · World Travel Awards
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] San Andrés is competing for Best Beach Destination in the world. elfrente.com.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jairo restaurant at W Bogotá was named Colombia's Best Hotel Restaurant at the World Culinary Awards 2026. www.elespectador.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Boyacá was named the best regional destination in South America at the World Travel Awards 2026. eldiarioboyaca.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jairo restaurant has won the Best Hotel Restaurant award for three consecutive years. www.elespectador.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Colombia is nominated for Best Culinary Destination and Best Green Destination in the world. elfrente.com.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Colombia has four nominations in the global edition of the World Travel Awards 2026. elfrente.com.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Boyacá's recognition surpassed regions in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. eldiarioboyaca.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] ProColombia is nominated for Best Tourism Promotion Office in the world. elfrente.com.co