# Argentine mountain tourism recognition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-mountain-tourism-recognition
> Updated: 2026-09-13T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Argentina has received international recognition for its mountain tourism destinations. Initially, five sites—Aconcagua, Champaquí, Mercedario, Copahue volcano, and Nevado de Famatina—were selected for the 2026 ‘World Famous Mountains’ competition organized by the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA).

Following this, the province of Jujuy was named the Best Mountain Destination in South America for 2026 by the travel platform Tripscout. This specific award was determined by the ‘Social IQ’ data analysis engine, which measured digital engagement and social media interaction across more than 1,100 global destinations.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Jujuy named Best Mountain Destination in South America for 2026

Jujuy has been named South America’s Best Mountain Destination for 2026 by Tripscout, based on digital engagement and social media impact across its diverse Andean landscapes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jujuy-named-best-mountain-destination-in-south-america-for-2026

### 2026-09-04: Five Argentine mountains selected for international tourism award

Five Argentine mountains—Aconcagua, Champaquí, Mercedario, Copahue, and Famatina—have been chosen to represent the nation in the 2026 ‘World Famous Mountains’ international tourism competition.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/five-argentine-mountains-selected-for-international-tourism-award

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Cite as: Argentine mountain tourism recognition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-mountain-tourism-recognition