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2026 World Travel Awards in South America
Overview
At the 2026 World Travel Awards, several South American destinations received regional honors. Peru secured six awards, including titles for Leading Destination, Leading Culinary Destination, Leading Cultural Destination, Leading Nature Destination, and Leading Contribution to Sustainable Tourism in South America. The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu was named the Leading Tourist Attraction in South America, marking its ninth consecutive year receiving this title.
Chile earned four awards, recognized as the Leading Cruise Destination, Leading Adventure Destination, and Leading Green Destination, while Sernatur Chile was named the Leading Tourism Office in South America. The Concha y Toro Wine Center was also recognized as the region’s Leading Tourism Winery. Additionally, Quito, Ecuador, was named the Leading Urban Destination in South America.
Entities
World Travel Awards · Machu Picchu · Quito · Concha y Toro · UNESCO
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesMachu Picchu named South America's top tourist attraction for ninth year
Machu Picchu has been named South America's leading tourist attraction for the ninth consecutive year at the 2026 World Travel Awards.
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[CULTURE] 12 sourcesSouth American destinations win major honors at World Travel Awards 2026
South American destinations dominated the 2026 World Travel Awards, with Peru, Chile, and Quito earning multiple top honors in categories including culture, gastronomy, adventure, and sustainability.
Sources
altavoz.pe · canaln.pe · caretas.pe · chefandhotel.cl · diariocorreo.pe · diariodelcusco.pe · diarioultimahoradigital.com.ve · elinformadorchile.cl · elsol.com.ar · expreso.ec · larepublica.pe · portalcruceros.cl · prensalibre.com · tecnovino.com · travelandtourworld.com