Chile is applying for the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) tourism awards in various categories, including: Best Tourist Destination, Best Adventure Tourism Destination, Best Nature Tourism Destination, Best Cultural Tourism Destination, Best health and wellness tourism, Best sun and beach tourism destination, Best tourism destination for meetings, seminars and congresses, Best cruise tourism destination and Best luxury tourism destination. What does each of the categories consist of? Best Tourist Destination: This category refers to tourist destinations that are recognized for their quality and variety of tourist attractions, services, infrastructure, and security. Best adventure tourism destination: these are the tourist destinations that are recognized for their adventure activities, such as rafting, paragliding, mountaineering, etc. Best Nature Tourism Destination: This category corresponds to tourist destinations that are recognized for their unique natural landscapes, such as lakes, rivers, forests, beaches, and mountains. Best Cultural Tourism Destination: Tourist destinations that are recognized for their history and culture compete in this category, such as museums, historical monuments, archaeological sites, etc. Best health and wellness tourism destination: corresponds to tourist destinations that are recognized for their health and wellness services, such as spas, alternative therapies, etc. Best sun and beach tourism destination: refers to tourist destinations that are recognized for their beaches and outdoor activities, such as water sports, hiking, etc. Best tourism destination for meetings, seminars and congresses: tourist destinations that are recognized for their modern infrastructure and quality services for holding professional events, such as congresses, seminars, etc. Best Cruise Tourism Destination: To tourist destinations that are renowned for their cruise services, such as excursion destinations, docking facilities, etc. Best luxury tourism destination: tourist destinations that are recognized for their luxury services, such as luxury hotels, gourmet restaurants, etc., compete in this category. Which places in Chile apply in each category. Best tourist destination: Santiago de Chile, Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, La Serena, Pucón, Puerto Varas, San Pedro de Atacama, Easter Island, Puerto Natales and Chiloé. Best adventure tourism destination: Pucón, Futaleufú, La Araucanía, Patagonia National Park, San Pedro de Atacama, Magallanes Region and Corcovado National Park. Best nature tourism destination: La Araucanía, Torres del Paine National Park, Llanquihue National Park, Nahuel Huapi National Park, Corcovado National Park, Chiloé Island, Easter Island, Los Lagos Region and Villarrica National Park. Best cultural tourism destination: Santiago de Chile, Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, La Serena, Pucón, Puerto Varas, San Pedro de Atacama, Easter Island, Puerto Natales and Chiloé. Best destination for health and wellness tourism: Valle de Elqui, Termas de Chillán, San Alfonso del Mar, Termas de Cauquenes, Termas de Colina and Termas de Pinto. Best sun and beach tourism destination: Viña del Mar, Arica, IQQ de Puchuncaví, La Serena, Pichilemu, Puerto Montt, Chiloé Island, Easter Island and Cachagua Beach. Best tourism destination for meetings, seminars and congresses: Santiago de Chile, Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, La Serena, Pucón, Puerto Varas, San Pedro de Atacama, Easter Island, Puerto Natales and Chiloé. Best cruise tourism destination: Easter Island, Puerto Natales, Puerto Montt, Valparaíso, Pichilemu, Coquimbo, San Antonio, Puerto Chacabuco, Puerto Iquique and Puerto de San Antonio. Best luxury tourism destination: Santiago de Chile, Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, La Serena, Pucón, Puerto Varas, San Pedro de Atacama, Easter Island, Puerto Natales and Chiloé.
