The Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best title celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel. It is awarded to those who receive a large volume of extraordinary opinions from their community, during the last year. It should be noted that, among 8 million destinations and establishments that are part of the lists, less than 1% achieve this milestone.
In this regard, Gabriela Testa, president of the Mendoza Tourism Board, highlighted this recognition. “Being among the best gastronomic destinations on the planet, according to a platform as recognized as Tripadvisor, has to do with how those visitors see us, since this selection arises from the reviews made by those who enjoyed our gastronomy.” “We have been working hard with the private and academic sectors, in the Gastronomic Origin and Identity Forums, to position Mendoza as a global gastronomic hub. This is how we became the Ibero-American Capital of Gastronomy and Wine, our restaurants received seven Michelin Stars and, recently, we were chosen as the best responsible wine tourism destination. This shows that we are on the right path and that our province has a lot to offer in this regard,” the official added.
For his part, Edmundo Day, president of AEHGA, added that “with this recognition, Mendoza confirms that gastronomy is one of the decisive reasons why visitors choose to come to our destination. Let’s continue working so that this trend continues to consolidate.”
Tripadvisor notes that “Mendoza, best known for its wines, is a bustling city east of Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere. Although it attracts many adventurous travelers, attracted by the climbing, skiing, hiking and rafting opportunities within easy reach of the city center, the area’s more than 1,000 vineyards attract oenophiles in even greater numbers.”
In turn, the platform recommends Mendoza as ideal for nature and wildlife tours, wine tastings, shopaholics, and hiking tours. It should be noted that the site is a true showcase to the world, since Tripadvisor.com operates in 40 countries and 20 languages. It features approximately 1 billion reviews and opinions on more than 8 million properties.
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Text and Photo Credits: Tourism Board of Mendoza (EMETUR)