LATAM is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world, thanks to the natural wonders and landscapes that cause admiration and at the same time generate economic progress due to the number of people it receives annually. According to the latest official international reports, today a certain country located in North America is in the global top ten of the most visited by tourists, while leading the regional list, for example, surpassing South American territories. We tell you who it is, how many have arrived by 2024, and what other countries are up to Latin America They complete the ranking along with Peru.
According to an international report, which Latin American countries will be the most visited by 2024?
An international report published annually, 4 times, reflects the size and status occupied by different countries of the world that have received millions of tourists in 365 days, and what they have achieved in the first quarter of 2024 “97% of pre-epidemic levels”.
According to the barometer carried out by World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), for example, France continues to be one of the most visited tourist destinations worldwide. Mexico LATAM brings in nearly 43 million people from abroad to enjoy its famous beaches and iconic Mayan ruin complexes like Chichén Itzá.
As part of the work carried out again by the UNWTO, we share below the names of other countries that make up the top 5 Latin American countries receiving the most international tourists as of the first quarter of this year:
- Dominican Republic / 7.16 million
- Colombia / 4.40 million
- Argentina / 3.89 million
- Brazil / 3.63 million
Likewise, it is important to highlight that Mexico is also in the top 10 of the world, thanks to the sixth place, surpassing England, Germany and Greece, but close to the United States, Spain, Italy and Turkey.
“International tourism is expected to fully recover in 2024, driven by strong demand, improved air connectivity and the continued recovery of China and other large Asian markets.“, UNWTO points out, predicting a full global recovery based on the reactivation of the said sector.
Where does Peru rank among the most visited countries in Latin America according to UNWTO?
Thanks for the various nominations, awards received, other notable mentions, Peru It has always maintained worldwide recognition for its tourist attractions, for example Machu Picchu is one of them.
This is how it is occupied Position number is 10 According to a barometer produced by UNWTO, this South American country is among the top ten most visited LATAM regions in 2024, next to Jamaica, Uruguay, Costa Rica and Chile.
These are the 17 nominations received by Peru at the World Travel Awards 2024.
PROMPERÚ has shared through social networks the exact list of nominations received by Peru to participate in the 31st edition of the ‘Oscar of Tourism’ in Portugal on November 24th, and online voting is open until November 7th. .
Below, we present the names of 17 species World Travel Awards 2024 It is one of the most visited countries in Latin America competing according to the UNWTO:
1- A leading destination in adventure tourism
2- Lead ship destination
3- A leading culinary destination
4- A leading cultural destination
5- Leading target
6- A leading green destination
7- A leading natural destination
8- A place to watch the lead whale
9- A leading tourist destination for youth
10- A leading business travel destination
11- A leading city break destination
12- Leading destination city
13- Leading cultural city destination
14- Leading sports tourism destination
15- A leading cultural city destination
16- Major tourist attraction
17- Leading tourism organization
It should be noted that according to the final list, Peru as a country has the highest number of recommendations (9), followed by Lima with 5, Cusco and Machu Picchu with 1 each, and PROMPERÚ, Peru’s Promotion Authority for Exports. and Tourism is attached to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur).
In addition to the 17 recommendations, it is also important to mention that Jorge Chavez International Airport participates in the “Leading Airport of South America 2024” category, and you can do it in travel destinations, whale watching, etc. Also cast your vote for the country’s main airport located at Gallo.
