ONU Tourism has announced the 55 best tourist villages of 2024, highlighting rural communities that promote sustainable tourism. These locations are recognized for their efforts to preserve the environment, strengthen local culture, and foster economic development through responsible tourism practices. The program aims to inspire other communities to adopt similar approaches for more inclusive and sustainable tourism.
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The World Tourism Organization (ONU Tourism) is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to promoting responsible and sustainable tourism globally. Its main goal is to use tourism as a tool to foster economic, social, and cultural development, with a particular focus on strengthening rural communities.
ONU Tourism works on creating policies that promote tourism as a growth engine, while supporting environmental conservation and the preservation of local cultures.
ONU Tourism's "Best Tourist Villages" program is an initiative that highlights rural communities implementing innovative and sustainable practices in their tourism management.
This initiative aims to bring value to smaller, lesser-known villages that are making significant efforts to integrate tourism responsibly and sustainably. The goal is to help these communities leverage tourism as a means to promote economic development, improve local infrastructure, preserve their traditions, and strengthen social cohesion.
The villages selected for this recognition are not only distinguished for their tourist appeal but also for their focus on sustainability. This includes the conservation of their natural and cultural heritage, promoting inclusive and accessible tourism, supporting the local economy through fair trade initiatives, and environmental education.
Furthermore, the program promotes the improvement of tourism services, the protection of natural resources, and the creation of dignified jobs for the residents of these communities.
This year, 55 rural communities from around the world were selected as the best tourist villages by ONU Tourism. These locations stand out for their ability to adapt to the new demands of sustainable tourism and their efforts to involve local communities in tourism decision-making.
Among them are places like Huancaya (Lima), Leymebamba (Amazonas), Pueblo de Maras (Cusco), Quinua (Ayacucho), and Sibayo (Arequipa), all from Peru, which stand out for their focus on cultural preservation, local economic development, and their ability to integrate tourism responsibly.
These are the 55 Best Tourist Villages of "ONU Tourism 2024"
| Abo Noghta Castles & Historic Tabab, Saudi Arabia Abu Ghosoun, Egypt Aínsa, Spain Amagi, Japan Anogeia, Greece Azheke, China Bo Suak, Thailand Capulálpam de Méndez, Mexico Caviahue-Copahue, Argentina Cuatro Ciénegas de Carranza, Mexico El Tambo, Ecuador El Valle de Antón, Panama Esfahak, Islamic Republic of Iran Gaiman, Argentina Gharb Suhayl, Egypt Grand Baie, Mauritius Guanyang, China Huancaya, Peru Jardín, Colombia Jatiluwih, Indonesia Kalopanagiotis, Cyprus Leymebamba, Peru Mindo, Ecuador Mura, Spain Nishikawa, Japan Óbidos, Portugal Ormana, Turkey | Palizada, Mexico Pissouri, Cyprus Portobelo, Panama Pueblo de Maras, Peru Quinua, Peru Ralco, Chile Roches Noires, Mauritius Romoos, Switzerland Ruboni, Uganda San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy San Juan del Obispo, Guatemala San Rafael de la Laguna, Ecuador Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal Shibadong, China Sibayo, Peru Splügen, Switzerland San. Johann in Tirol, Austria Taoping, China Tra Que Vegetable Village, Vietnam Trevelin, Argentina Uaxactún, Guatemala Urych, Ukraine Villa Tulumba, Argentina Vorokhta, Ukraine Wukirsari, Indonesia Xiaogang, China Xitou, China Yandunjiao, China |
The "Best Tourist Villages" program continues to grow year after year, supporting more communities through the implementation of sustainable development projects and providing a platform to share best practices with other locations around the world. In this way, ONU Tourism contributes to creating a more balanced and sustainable future for rural communities, while offering travelers the opportunity to explore authentic and responsible destinations.
