TrevelinARGENTINATrevelinARGENTINATrevelinARGENTINA Trevelin ARGENTINA 2024 Contact Trevelin, Argentina Trevelin is a captivating destination in Patagonia, Argentina, situated at the base of the Andes Mountain range and rich in cultural heritage influenced by the region’s agricultural characteristics. The area has been shaped by its first inhabitants, including native peoples and Welsh settlers who arrived in 1885 and…
XIAJIANGCHINAXIAJIANGCHINAXIAJIANGCHINA XIAJIANG CHINA 2023 Contact Xiajiang,CHINA Nestled in the heart of Feng Shu Ling Town, Chun An County, Zhejiang Province, China, Xiajiang is no ordinary place. With an illustrious history spanning over eight centuries, this charming village is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with tourism as its driving force. Xiajiang Village’s foremost commitment is to safeguard…
ZHAGANACHINAZHAGANACHINAZHAGANACHINA ZHAGANA CHINA 2023 Contact Zhagana,CHINA Zhagana Village, nestled in the heart of China’s Gansu Province, is situated amidst stunning glacial landforms. It is renowned for its pristine environment, characterised by ancient glacial relics and a wealth of plant resources. The village is nestled within a landscape boasting ice ditches, U-shaped valleys, sheepback rocks, whaleback…
MorcoteSWITZERLANDMorcoteSWITZERLANDMorcoteSWITZERLAND MORCOTE SWITZERLAND 2023 Contact Morcote, Ticino, Lugano, Switzerland.visitmorcote.ch/benvenuti Morcote, steeped in a historical narrative stretching across millions of years, has garnered UNESCO recognition for its diverse heritage, from dinosaurs to Neanderthals and beyond. Serving as a pivotal North-South hub for over a millennium, Morcote’s unique regulations, like the “Display Obligation Law,” have solidified its…
CHAVÍN DE HUÁNTARPERUCHAVÍN DE HUÁNTARPERUCHAVÍN DE HUÁNTARPERU CHAVÍN DE HUÁNTAR PERU 2023 Contact Chavín de Huantar, Ancash Region, Peru munichavindehuantar.gob.pe/ Chavín de Huántar, nestled in the Peruvian Andes, stands as a testament to the significance of its natural and cultural assets. Their careful preservation and active promotion have garnered acclaim both on a national and…
Al Sela JORDANAl Sela JORDANAl Sela JORDAN AL SELA JORDAN 2023 Contact Alsela, Tafilah, Jordan The village is located on the path of migration of soaring birds. Al Sela village has unique natural and cultural features including scenic nature and the beautiful landscape of valleys, mountains and plateaus, as well as the presence of…
Hakuba JAPANHakuba JAPANHakuba JAPAN HAKUBA JAPAN 2023 Contact Hakuba, Kitaazumi, Japan .vill.hakuba.nagano.jp Nestled in the pristine Japanese Alps of Nagano Prefecture lies Hakuba, a remarkable destination where tradition seamlessly merges with sustainability. Its story harks back to the birth of the “minshuku” culture—a cherished tradition where local residents, often mountain guides and farmers, warmly welcomed…
PozuzoPERUPozuzoPERUPozuzoPERU POZUZO PERU 2023 Contact Pozuzo, Oxapampa, Peru. Pozuzo was the first colony of Austrian settlers founded in Peru in 1859, four years after the Peruvian government granted them the land. The immigrants built the city following the architectural patterns of their countries of origin, so the houses are built with geometrical floor plans, wooden…
SigüenzaSPAINSigüenzaSPAINSigüenzaSPAIN SIGUENZA SPAIN 2023 Contact Sigüenza, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. visitasiguenza A beautiful city in the province of Guadalajara, Spain, whose excellent architectural heritage was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1965. Behind the vestiges of ancient settlers (Celtiberians, Romans, Visigoths and Arabs), a medieval Sigüenza imposes itself on the eye at first sight. The castle, the…
La CarolinaArgentinaLa CarolinaArgentinaLa CarolinaArgentina La Carolina Argentina 2023 Contact La Carolina, San Luis, Argentina lacarolinasanluis.com.ar The village of La Carolina is a long, rustic, cobbled street, surrounded by stone houses that retain their colonial style and the nostalgia of having been the birthplace of legendary gold seekers. The fever for gold mining left behind only mine…