Magazine TIME unveiled his list “World’s Greatest Places”, in which the fifty best destinations on the planet are selected. This time around, the favored locations reflect two travel and tourism trends: sustainability and authenticity. A quality in the election that increased at the end of the pandemic.
In general terms, the destinations that are part of the ranking offer original, unique local experiences and allow tourists to visit them without generating so much environmental impact. In this regard, the so-called “sustainable tourism” is already part of the most relevant indicators in the offers of travel agencies and companies.
The four South American destinations that appear on the list have this environmental quality, maintaining close and concise contact with nature. There is no Argentine region on the list, leaving the South American representation in the hands of places belonging to Chile, Brazil, Colombia and Peru.
National Park Torres del Paine
“Thanks to a growing population and a high level of habituation to humans, visitors have a good chance of seeing the elusive animals in or around the park,” explained the US weekly about Torres del Paine National Park.
Considered the second most popular national park in Chile, Torres del Paine is a paradise for trekking enthusiasts, with multi-day routes that include Circuit W and Circuit O. In addition, it is one of the most attractive in the world to see pumas and other wild animals.
Medellin
“The creative capital of Colombia”, was the classification of the North American magazine to what was the home of Pablo Escobar, more than 30 years ago. The magazine highlights the trendy cafes and nightlife of the El Poblado and Laureles neighborhoods; and street art and rap and break dance demonstrations in the Comuna 13 district.
Like several Colombian towns, Medellín is located on a chain of hills. To get to know the city in depth, you can use the public cable car that offers panoramic views or take educational tours with local guides.
Marshland
“Cowboys, capybaras and caipirinhas coexist in the largest tropical wetland in the world, the Pantanal. This rural region of Brazil located near the Paraguayan border is a maze of rivers, pastures, and islands where both people and wildlife thrive,” TIME explains.
In this jungle and tropical destination, travelers and tourists can immerse themselves in an observation safari to see macaws, toucans, spoonbills, tapirs and jaguars. Loose-fitting, comfortable clothing is recommended for excursions.
ollantaytambo
Considered as an old Peruvian hostel at the beginning of the Inca Trail. TIME magazine states that Ollantaytambo is not just a place on the way to Macchu Picchu, but a destination in itself. The site offers crowd-free ruins, sustainable accommodations inspired by glamping, and exquisite restaurants with Andean dishes.
by RN
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