Global Recognition

For the first time in its history, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants will take place in Peru. Lima will host the global gastronomic awards ceremony on November 4, 2026.

Peru was named South America’s Leading Destination at the 2025 World Travel Awards.

Peru was recognized as South America’s Leading Culinary Destination, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most influential gastronomic destinations.

Peru received the 2025 World Travel Award for South America’s Leading Cultural Destination.

Machu Picchu was named the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2025.

Lima’s Maido was named No.1 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, placing Peru at the top of global gastronomy.

Kjolle, in Lima, was recognized as The Best Restaurant in Peru 2025 and ranked No.2 in Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Peru hosted APEC 2024, culminating in the Economic Leaders’ Week in Lima with leaders from the 21 APEC economies.

Central in Lima became The World’s Best Restaurant 2023 and the first South American restaurant to receive the ultimate No.1 position.

Lima hosted the Pan American Games, demonstrating Peru’s capacity to organize and operate a major international multi-sport event.

Lima hosted the 2015 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group, bringing together approximately 13,000 participants from around the world.

Peru has maintained a long-running presence among the world’s most recognized culinary destinations, including repeated World Travel Awards recognition as South America’s Leading Culinary Destination.

Machu Picchu is recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage for its exceptional cultural and natural significance.