"Among 25 standout locations spanning six continents, National Geographic's Best of the World 2026 list offers an early look at emerging hotspots, with one Latin American city turning heads: Medellín, Colombia."
""Best of the World is the result of months of collaboration across National Geographic 's global editorial network," said editor-in-chief Nathan Lump, who explained that the process took "nearly a full year from start to finish.""
""Submissions come from staff and contributors working in more than 50 countries, including travel editors, photographers, writers, producers and researchers. Our in-house editorial team reviews ideas collectively and refines the list through research, conservation, and follow-up visits.""
"Medellín joins dream destinations like South Korea, Italy's Dolomites, and Spain's Basque Country on National Geographic 's carefully vetted list, a curated selection of destinations that goes beyond bucket list appeal."
National Geographic's Best of the World 2026 list highlights 25 standout locations across six continents. Medellín, Colombia appears on the list as an emerging hub of innovation, art, culture, and cuisine, signaling a shift from perceptions rooted in its past. The selection process involved months of collaboration across a global editorial network and took nearly a full year to refine. Submissions came from staff and contributors in more than 50 countries, and an in-house editorial team reviewed ideas through research, conservation, and follow-up visits. Selection criteria included cultural and environmental significance, sustainability, accessibility, and deeper traveler experiences beyond bucket-list appeal.
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