ShirakawaJAPANShirakawaJAPANShirakawaJAPAN SHIRAKAWA JAPAN 2023 Contact Shirakawa, Ōno District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan vill.shirakawa Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of the sacred Mt. Hakusan, Shirakawa Village stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of tradition and innovation. Situated in an area notorious for heavy snowfall and once reliant on the sericulture industry, this village has a…
ChacasPERUChacas PERUChacasPERU CHACAS PERU 2023 Contact Chacas, Asunción, Peru chacasperu.com/visita-chacas/ Chacas is located on the eastern slope of the majestic Cordillera Blanca, in the Callejón de Conchucos. Callejón de Conchucos, surrounded by the Contrahierbas mountain and the Punta Olímpica tunnel, part of the Huascaran National Park, was declared a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site…
ZapatocaCOLOMBIA ZapatocaCOLOMBIAZapatocaCOLOMBIA ZAPATOCA COLOMBIA 2023 Contact Zapatoca, Santander, Colombia zapatoca-santander.gov.co/ Zapatoca is a municipality renowned for its natural and cultural attractions. It boasts an average temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, earning it the nickname “The Village with Silk-Like Climate.” The village is also known for its beautiful facades, featuring architectural styles ranging from colonial to…
HiguerasMEXICOHiguerasMEXICOHIGUERASMEXICO HIGUERAS MEXICO 2023 Contact Higueras, Nuevo León, Mexico Higueras is located in the northeast of the state of Nuevo León in the Coastal Plain region of the Gulf, 56 kilometers from the city of Monterrey. The Municipality of Higueras is known as the oregano capital, as it is the main producer in the country.…
Oku-Matsushima JAPANOku-Matsushima JAPANOku-Matsushima JAPAN OKU-MATSUSHIMA JAPAN 2023 Contact Oku-Matsushima, Higashimatsushima City, Japan .city.higashimatsushima.miyagi In the embrace of Matsushima Bay, where time stands still, lies Oku-Matsushima Village—a place where the echoes of a 7,000-year-old human journey resonate with the rhythms of modern sustainability. Located within this idyllic coastal haven, Oku-Matsushima beckons travelers to embark on a…
Pisco ElquiCHILEPisco ElquiCHILEPisco Elqui CHILE Pisco Elqui CHILE 2023 Contact Pisco Elqui, Paihuano, Elqui, Chile paihuanoturismo.cl/ Pisco Elqui is a Chilean village located within the Elqui Valley, at an altitude of approximately 1300 meters above sea level. It is situated in the Paihuano commune in the Coquimbo Region. Pisco Elqui is the village that…
OyacachiECUADOROyacachiECUADOROyacachiECUADOR OYACACHI ECUADOR 2023 Contact Oyacachi, Napo, Ecuadortermas-oyacachi.negocio.site/tortel.cl/informacion-turistica/ Oyacachi means “face” or “cheek of salt,” a name derived from the weathered and sun-kissed faces of its inhabitants. It is located in the El Chaco canton, Napo province, on the eastern slopes of the Andes mountain range, within the Cayambe Coca National Park. Oyacachi represents an…
Omitlán de JuárezMEXICOOmitlán de JuárezMEXICOOmitlán de JuárezMEXICO OMITLÁN DE JUÁREZ MEXICO 2023 Contact Omitlán de Juárez, Hidalgo, Mexico. omitlandejuarez.gob.mx/ Omitlán de Juárez, situated in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico, is a picturesque village steeped in rich history and culture. It is part of the Comarca Minera Geopark, a designation bestowed by UNESCO. The Geopark…
Penglipuran INDONESIAPenglipuran INDONESIAPenglipuran INDONESIA PENGLIPURAN INDONESIA 2023 Contact Penglipuran, Bali Province, Indonesia penglipuranvillage.com Penglipuran Village is a traditional Balinese village located in the Kubu Subdistrict, Bangli Regency of Bali, Indonesia. The village has earned recognition for its commitment to maintaining traditional architecture, customs and way of life. The community has implemented various measures to preserve…
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced its list of Best Tourism Villages 2023. The accolade recognizes villages that are leading the way in nurturing rural areas and preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values, and culinary traditions. In this third edition 54 villages from all regions were selected from almost 260 applications. A further 20…