Overview
- The UN tourism body announced the 2025 roster in Huzhou, China, selecting the two Argentine communities among 52 villages worldwide.
- The program evaluated about 270 nominations from 65 countries, recognizing rural destinations that preserve cultural and natural heritage through sustainable tourism.
- Maimará in Jujuy was cited for its Paleta del Pintor landscape, agricultural and viticultural hospitality, a new pedestrian market, and the solar-powered Tren de la Quebrada.
- Colonia Carlos Pellegrini in Corrientes was honored as the gateway to the Iberá wetlands, with species reintroductions led by Fundación Rewilding and women-led guiding initiatives.
- San Javier–Yacanto in Córdoba entered the initiative’s Upgrade track for targeted assistance, as Argentine officials at the ceremony emphasized opportunity alongside stewardship responsibilities.