El Trapiche don make history as one of eight national finalists wey go represent Argentina for the 2026 Best Tourism Villages competition. This one na prestigious initiative wey ONU Turismo dey run, wey dey recognize the most beautiful rural villages for the world. The announcement come during the Federal Tourism Council meeting wey hold for Mendoza last weekend.
El Trapiche, wey dey San Luis province, don show say e get the qualities wey ONU Turismo dey look for: natural beauty, cultural heritage, and commitment to sustainable tourism. The village dey surrounded by the Sierras Centrales mountains and rivers with clear water, wey make am a popular destination for tourists wey want nature and peace.
The Best Tourism Villages program start for 2021, and e dey aim to promote rural development through tourism. The program get three parts: the Best Tourism Villages seal, the Upgrade program for villages wey need technical support, and the Network for sharing experiences. El Trapiche don already win the national selection, and now e go compete with other seven villages for the world title.
Meanwhile, Zenón Pereyra for Santa Fe province also don make the list. The village president, Verónica Gallo, say the selection na big honor for the community. Zenón Pereyra get unique history wey connect to Freemasonry, and e get attractions like the Bucci Museum wey show historical cars. The village dey grow because of its industries and the peace wey e offer.
The eight finalists include Mar de las Pampas, Villa General Belgrano, Cachi, Tafí del Valle, Puerto Pirámides, El Trapiche, Villa Sanagasta, and Zenón Pereyra. The world winners go dey announced for December, and Argentina go host the final event for this year.
