The Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO Network recently played host to a riveting Masterclass – “Adventure Travel Prospects for Rural! Tips and Tricks!” The virtual gathering unfolded a trove of insights aimed at enriching the experiences and opportunities for rural destinations. Gergana Nikolova took center stage, bringing a wealth of expertise as the Regional Director…
DashourEGYPTDashourEgyptDashourEGYPT DASHOUR EGYPT 2023 Contact Dahshour, Giza, Egypt Dashour village presents a traditional lifestyle where the livelihoods are based on crops and livestock farming. The rich natural and cultural heritage has remained largely hidden; however, the village has many key features which are attracting more and more tourists. Dashour has lush rural landscapes, seasonal marshland…
Mosan REPUBLIC OF KOREAMosan REPUBLIC OF KOREAMosan REPUBLIC OF KOREA MOSAN REPUBLIC OF KOREA 2023 Contact Mosan, Dogok-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea The old village of Mosan, with its history and culture is striving to build a sustainable community. The village’s cultural resources have helped to transform the village into a tourist destination. Mosan village…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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…
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…