From The Rio Times · Florencia Belén Ruiz · · 1m 20s
Peru Wins 6 World Travel Awards
Peru claimed six South American travel awards including Machu Picchu as top attraction.
In brief
Peru claimed six South American travel awards including Machu Picchu as top attraction. Peru won six World Travel Awards for South America with Machu Picchu named leading tourist attraction. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Peru Wins 6 World Travel Awards
Peru won six regional prizes at the 2026 World Travel Awards for South America.
Machu Picchu Named Top Attraction
Machu Picchu was named South America’s leading tourist attraction at the awards.
Awards Include Sustainable Tourism
Peru also won Leading Contributor to Sustainable Tourism at the World Travel Awards.
Ceremony Date Confirmed
The ceremony took place on Sunday 11 October 2026 in Jamaica.
Ticket Sales Limit
Peru’s Ministry of Culture sells up to 1,000 Machu Picchu tickets a day in person.
US Travelers Should Buy Early
US travelers should buy Machu Picchu tickets well before arriving to avoid caps.
Machu Picchu Ticket Rules
Tickets are sold through the DDC Cusco office in Machu Picchu Pueblo with daily limits.
Other Peruvian Winners
Machu Travel Peru won South America’s leading tour operator title and Treehouse Lodge its eco-lodge prize.
What It Means for Visitors
The awards do not change ticket prices but highlight strong tourist interest in Peru.
The key point
Peru won six World Travel Awards for South America with Machu Picchu named leading tourist attraction.
