Peru at the 2026 Tourism Oscars: How Many Nominations It Earned and in Which Categories

Peru competes at the 2026 Tourism Oscars with nominations in several South America categories
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By Napoleon arcondo

The competition has begun for the 33rd edition of the 2026 World Travel Awards South America. And once again, Peru is participating to shine as one of the region’s top destinations. That’s why many people want to know how many nominations the country has received for these awards—known as the “Oscars of Tourism”—and until when voting is open.

Thanks to its strong performance in previous years, Peru is now a formidable contender in this international competition. Furthermore, it aims to repeat its success and maintain its place among South America’s favorites.

The World Travel Awards, also known as the WTA, were established in 1993. Their goal is to recognize and reward the best in tourism. Today, this award is famous worldwide. In fact, many view it as a mark of high quality, because the winners serve as examples for others.

Peru’s Nominations for the 2026 WTA South America

In 2026, Peru is competing with 21 nominations, five more than last year. These categories include Best Tourist Attraction, Best Culinary Destination, and Best Tourist Office in South America. Furthermore, the country has won in several of these categories before.

These are the categories in which Peru aims to be the best in South America at the 2026 World Travel Awards:

  • Best Tourist Attraction in South America: Machu Picchu. This site is a World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It has also won in eight previous editions: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
  • Best Cultural Destination in South America: Peru has won this award ten times. It won in 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
  • Best Culinary Destination in South America: Peru has won this award 12 times. For example, it won in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
  • Best Green Destination in South America: Peru also stands out here. In fact, it has already won in 2010, 2011, 2017, and 2020.
  • Leading Tourist Destination in South America: Peru won this award for the first time in 2024.
  • Best Adventure Tourism Destination in South America.
  • South America’s Leading Nature Destination.
  • South America’s Leading Beach Destination: Máncora.
  • South America’s Leading Cruise Destination.
  • South America’s Leading Whale Watching Destination.
  • South America’s Leading Sports Tourism Destination.
  • South America’s Leading Youth Tourism Destination.
  • Most Romantic Destination in South America: Lima.
  • Leading Business Travel Destination in South America: Lima.
  • Leading City Break Destination in South America: Lima.
  • Best Urban Destination in South America: Lima.
  • Leading Cultural City in South America: Lima.
  • Leading Festival and Events Destination in South America: Lima.
  • Leading Destination for Meetings and Conferences in South America: Lima.
  • South America Responsible Tourism Award: Sendero de las Llamas. Additionally, this project won in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
  • Best Tourism Board in South America: Promperú.

To view all of Peru’s nominations, visit the official World Travel Awards 2026 website. There you’ll find the complete list and more details about each category.

When is the voting deadline?

Voting began on March 30 and ends on June 12, 2026. Therefore, it’s best not to wait until the last day. It’s best to vote early and support the Peruvian nominees, who are aiming to surpass the four awards won in the 2025 edition.

How do I vote?

To vote for Peru, first go to the official World Travel Awards 2026 website and create a personal account. Once you’ve completed registration, you’ll receive an email to confirm your identity. Finally, you’ll be able to select the category of your choice and cast your vote.