UNTWO's 5 Best Tourism Villages 2023

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) released its third annual list of the finest tourism villages for 2023. In this third edition 54 villages from all regions were selected from almost 260 applications.

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Here are UNTWO-approved five tourism villages you can visit in November and December.

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Dhordo, Gujarat (India)

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Dhordo is renowned worldwide for hosting the annual Rann Utsav, a vibrant cultural festival that showcases the region's traditional arts, music, and crafts.

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Hakuba, Japan

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Hakuba is renowned for its world-class ski resorts. The region hosted the Winter Olympics in 1998. Its picturesque landscapes offer hiking trails, hot springs and the Matsumoto Castle.

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Chacas, Peru

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It is situated in the Ancash Region and is characterised by its colonial architecture and the Santa Rosa de Lima Church.

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Al Sela, Jordan

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The village is located on the path of migration of soaring birds. It is a heaven for natural and cultural wonders.

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Oñati, Spain

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Oñati is located in the southwest of the province of Guipúzcoa, in the Basque Country in Spain. It is surrounded by mountains and caves, and visit the famous sanctuary of Arantzazu.

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