Our country once again made history by winning four prestigious categories at the
, held in Cancun, Mexico, on September 27.
Thus, Peru consolidated its position as one of the main players in South American tourism, while also highlighting its exquisite cuisine.
Therefore, our country has been recognized for the tenth time as South America's Leading Cultural Destination, for the twelfth time as South America's Leading Culinary Destination, and for the third consecutive year as South America's Leading Destination.
With the title of South America's Leading Tourist Attraction 2025, Machu Picchu—our world wonder—maintains its status as the continent's foremost tourist icon.
It has earned this distinction in seven editions: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018.
The World Travel Awards (WTA) were established in 1993 to recognize, reward, and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry.
Currently, the WTA brand is globally recognized as the ultimate hallmark of quality, and the winners set the benchmark to which all others aspire.