Manteigas

Manteigas PORTUGALManteigas PORTUGALManteigas PORTUGAL MANTEIGAS PORTUGAL 2023 Contact manteigas, Guarda, Centro, Portugal.manteigas.pt/ Manteigas, nestled in the heart of Portugal’s Serra da Estrela mountains, stands as a unique mountain village with a rich history deeply rooted in wool, shepherds’ culture, and a captivating mountain charisma. The region boasts a breathtaking landscape teeming with biodiversity and distinctive…

Dongbaek

Dongbaek REPUBLIC OF KOREADongbaek REPUBLIC OF KOREADongbaek REPUBLIC OF KOREA DONGBAEK REPUBLIC OF KOREA 2023 Contact Dongbaek, South of Jeju island, South Korea The Dongbaek Town Preservation and Research Council is incorporated to play an essential part in village businesses. It is not a farming association, but a non-profit that returns all profits to the…

Lerici

Lerici ITALYLerici ITALYLerici ITALY LERICI ITALY 2023 Contact Lerici, La Spezia, Liguria, Italy.lerici.sp.it Nestled in the embrace of the Mediterranean Sea, Lerici emerges as an idyllic haven, seamlessly blending nature’s beauty, cultural richness, and a commitment to sustainable progress.   This enchanting Italian Village, with its mild climate and lush hills, offers a welcoming sanctuary for…

Biei

BieiJAPANBieiJAPANBieiJAPAN BIEI JAPAN 2023 Contact Biei, Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan   biei-hokkaido Nestled in the heart of Hokkaido, Japan, the charming village of Biei remains a well-kept secret, celebrated for its enchanting landscapes that beckon to photography enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. As a proud member of the Union of the Most Beautiful Villages in…

Paucartambo

PaucartamboPERUPaucartamboPERUPaucartamboPERU PAUCARTAMBO PERU 2023 Contact Paucartambo, Paucartambo Province, Peru gob.pe/munipaucartambo Paucartambo is a town located in the South Andean region, which has succeeded in preserving  its architecture, culture and traditions. Their commitment, in this respect,  can be appreciated by walking through  its narrow and stony streets, its squares and houses with traditional balconies.   Paucartambo is considered…

Barrancas

BarrancasCHILEBarrancasCHILEBarrancasCHILE Barrancas CHILE 2023 Contact Barrancas, Pichilemu, Cardenal Caro, Chilepichilemu.cl/  Nestled in the heart of Chile’s O’Higgins Region, Barrancas beckons adventurers to embark on an enchanting journey into its vibrant cultural heritage. This picturesque locale is renowned for its ancient salt flats, where sea salt is meticulously harvested using age-old techniques dating back to pre-Hispanic…

Caleta Tortel

Caleta TortelCHILECaleta TortelCHILECaleta TortelCHILE Caleta Tortel CHILE 2023 Contact Caleta Tortel, Capitán Prat, Chiletortel.cl/informacion-turistica/  Nestled within Chile’s XI region, sandwiched between the Northern and Southern Ice Fields, lies Caleta Tortel—a historic timber port that proudly upholds its cherished traditions. It stands out with its charming boardwalks and quaint structures predominantly constructed from Guaitecas Cypress wood.…

Jalpa de Cánovas

JALPA DE CÁNOVASMEXICOJALPA DE CÁNOVASMEXICOJALPA DE CÁNOVASMEXICO JALPA DE CÁNOVAS MEXICO 2023 Contact Jalpa de Cánovas, Guanajuato, Mexico jalpadecanovas.mx/jalpa/ Jalpa de Cánovas, recognized as a “Pueblo Mágico” or “Magical Village” in Mexico, belongs to the municipality of Purísima del Rincón, Guanajuato. It is a place surrounded by water, quinces, and walnut trees, which was once…

Dhordo

Dhordo INDIADhordo INDIADhordo INDIA DHORDO INDIA 2023 Contact Dhordo, Kutch, India https://www.rannutsav.com/ From Salty marshland to an Iconic destination of the Western Indian Subcontinent – Dhordo, in the Rann of Kutch, has become the face of Gujarat’s development. Tourism has projected this formerly nondescript village onto the world tourism map.    The village must be…

Filandia

FilandiaCOLOMBIAFilandiaCOLOMBIAFilandiaCOLOMBIA FILANDIA COLOMBIA 2023 Contact Filandia, Quindío, Colombia filandia-quindio.gov.co/   Filandia is a municipality located in the Quindío Department and is one of the 51 municipalities within the Coffee Cultural Landscape, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2011. This fact makes Filandia a destination with a unique distinction, representing the attributes of the…