Kuoda Travel Has Earned a Place Among Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025: The Top 10% Worldwide

September 16, 2025 | by: Kuoda Authors

It is with gratitude and pride that we share a milestone moment: Kuoda Travel has earned a place among the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025 winners, placing us in the top 10% of travel experiences worldwide. This recognition is not just an accolade, it is a celebration of the stories, journeys, and relationships we’ve built with travelers who trusted us with their dreams across South America.

What makes this award extraordinary is its source. It is based entirely on reviews and ratings shared by our travelers, reflecting their genuine experiences. Every five-star review, every heartfelt comment, and every recommendation has shaped this achievement. To us, the award is more than a badge, it is the voice of our travelers, saying that Kuoda has created journeys worth remembering.

What the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025 Award Represents

Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards are among the most respected recognitions in the global travel industry. Each year, Tripadvisor analyzes millions of reviews to identify businesses that consistently deliver outstanding experiences. Only the top 10% worldwide receive this distinction.

For Kuoda, having earned a place among this group is deeply meaningful. As a boutique, woman-founded company headquartered in Cusco, Peru, this award affirms that our approach to bespoke luxury travel in South America resonates with travelers across the globe.

Our Journey: From Cusco to the World

Kuoda began with a vision: to create private, personalized journeys that honor both travelers and the places they visit. Founded by Mery Calderón, Kuoda was built on principles of authenticity, responsibility, and connection. From our roots in Cusco, we’ve expanded across South America – Peru, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia, yet our ethos remains unchanged. We don’t aim to be the largest; we aim to be the most thoughtful.

This award is a reflection of that vision in action. Every handcrafted itinerary, every meaningful encounter, and every detail managed with care has contributed to the recognition we now celebrate.

Why Travelers Choose Kuoda

Reading through our Tripadvisor reviews, certain themes emerge, values that travelers consistently highlight:

• Personalization at Every Step: “Our itinerary felt like it was made just for us.” No two Kuoda journeys are the same; each is crafted around personal passions, pace, and preferences.
• Seamless Luxury Service: “They thought of everything before we even asked.” From private transfers to insider access at world-class restaurants, Kuoda ensures that every moment flows effortlessly.
• Authentic Cultural Connection: “We didn’t just visit Peru, we connected with it.” Travelers recall weaving workshops with artisans, pachamanca feasts in Andean villages, or market tours with local chefs as the most memorable parts of their journey.
• Responsible Travel: As a climate-positive company, we offset more carbon than we emit, ensuring every journey supports communities and preserves cultural and natural heritage.

This combination of care, authenticity, and responsibility is what defines Kuoda, and what our travelers affirm through their reviews.

Redefining Luxury in South America

For us, luxury is not defined by excess but by meaning. It is the privilege of discovering Peru through a Michelin-ranked tasting menu in Lima one day, and sharing stories with a Sacred Valley farming family the next. It is sipping Malbec in Mendoza while overlooking the Andes, or standing in awe before the sunrise at Machu Picchu, guided by an expert who brings history to life.

Luxury, for Kuoda, is seamless comfort paired with cultural depth. It is about returning home with memories that stay with you, experiences that feel personal, purposeful, and profoundly enriching.

Voices of Our Travelers

Here are just a few reflections shared by travelers that helped Kuoda earn a place among the world’s best:

• “Kuoda didn’t just plan a trip, they crafted a story we’ll carry forever.”
• “Every detail was flawless, but what we loved most was the connection we felt – to Peru, and to the people we met through Kuoda.”
• “We’ve traveled extensively, but no company has ever cared for us like Kuoda did.”

These voices guide us forward and remind us why we do what we do.

A Thank You to Our Travelers

This award belongs as much to our travelers as it does to us. Your trust, your feedback, and your love for South America are what made this recognition possible. Every journey we create is a collaboration, a story written together. To have earned a place among the top 10% of travel experiences worldwide is humbling, and we dedicate this achievement to you.

Begin Your Award-Winning Journey

Having earned a place among the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025 award winners is a milestone we celebrate, but it is also an invitation. An invitation to join the community of discerning travelers who have discovered South America with Kuoda, and who returned home with experiences that resonated long after the journey ended.

From the culinary heights of Lima to the vineyards of Argentina, from the Uyuni Salt Flats to the Galápagos Islands, Kuoda designs journeys where every detail is curated, every connection is authentic, and every moment is unforgettable.

Are you ready to experience award-winning travel?
Let Kuoda design your bespoke South America journey, personal, purposeful, and profoundly memorable. Contact us today, and let’s begin writing your story together.