Chile has be declared the World's Leading Green Destination 2023 at the World Travel Awards.
The award recognises Chile's commitment to eco-friendly travel along with the richness and promotion of its nature attractions and the planning, development and promotion of environmentally responsible tourism.
The five green destinations that secured the ward for Chile are:
The Huilo Huilo nature reserve
A 100,000-hectare forest with spectacular waterfalls, native trees and Darwin's frogs! This species is threatened with extinction as it is one of Chile's protected animals.
Cape Horn
Located in the extreme south of Chile, it is home to protected areas with Patagonian lichen forests.
Futaleufú
Located in Chilean Patagonia, this area is characterised by the conservation of the Futaleufú river basin and its aquatic life.
Cochamó
In recent years, progress has been made in the conservation of the region's biodiversity through the Tagua Tagua Park, which, in addition to tourism, aims to protect native species and promote scientific research.
Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine
This national park is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and involves local communities in its tourism emphasising the value of indigenous peoples and traditions and the conservation of nature.
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