Wikivoyage API

What data can you find in Wikivoyage?

A Wikivoyage article starts with information about the destination. It links to higher and lower entries in the geographical hierarchy, e.g., in which country a city is located, or what countries are part of a subcontinent. The entry outlines areas the destination borders, attraction highlights,  and demography. Entries that cover a large geographic area, such as countries or continents, will divide and describe each smaller region or area and link to articles about those specific smaller areas. The centre of the location, region, or country is marked with geographic coordinates (GPS). There are Wikivoyage articles for almost every level of specificity and hierarchy: you’ll find articles for cantons, provinces, cities, and neighborhoods, all the way up to nations, federated states, and continents.

The rest of a Wikivoyage article is always organized with similar subheadings. Many sections have listings for specific points of interest with GPS coordinates. The subheadings are:

• Understand: A free-form text section providing deeper background information and cultural context, using descriptive paragraphs to explain a destination’s unique character and add local flavor.
  
• Talk: Details the local language situation, how easy it is to get by with English or another foreign language, information about the writing system(s) travelers may encounter, and links to any useful phrasebooks.
  
• Get in: How to get to the destination. Has subheadings for different modes of transport (by plane, by boat, by train, by car, etc.). Includes information about immigration systems, visas needed, and border crossings.
  
• Fees and permits: A section specifically used for parks and natural reserves. Entrance fees, campsite fees, hiking permits and fees along with any notable rules and regulations.
  
• Get around: Details transportation options for traveling within a destination, with information becoming more specific for smaller geographic areas like cities than for larger ones like countries.
  
• See: A required section for almost all articles. Lists attractions in the area, e.g. museums, zoos, parks, and landmarks. Includes a list of itineraries, if applicable.
  
• Do: Also required for almost all articles. Lists activities in the area: scheduled events like sports events, casinos, theaters, tours, hiking trails, etc. Also includes recurring scheduled activities such as festivals, parades, celebrations, carnivals, and more. 
  
• Learn: Includes information about where travelers can learn about language, culture, and other educational activities. 
  
• Work: Shows options for travelers on finding work in the area: work visas, volunteer opportunities, and other job resources.
  
• Buy: Information on local currency and currency exchanges, duties and taxes, ATMs, what goods can be purchased in the area, shopping districts and centres, markets, and retailers. 
  
• Eat: This section talks about food specific to the article location. Mentions types of restaurants to look out for or avoid, local cuisine, information for people with dietary restrictions, restaurant listings, supermarkets and food retailers. 
  
• Drink: A section about the nightlife at the article location. This mentions areas with good nightlife, interesting musical traditions, club etiquette, and listings of bars and clubs. 
  
• Sleep: Required section for almost all articles. Information on types of accommodations, price ranges, regulations, listings of hotels, guest houses, B&Bs.
  
• Stay safe: Information to keep travelers safe: things to look out for in an area, climate charts, wildlife, culture, pests, tourist scams, and more. This includes knowledge to stay safe from crime, be aware of regions of civil war and unrest, and illegal activities.
  
• Stay healthy: Lists medical information: where to find a pharmacy, the cost of health care, significant outbreaks of disease, recommended shots and other precautions to take to stay healthy.
  
• Respect: An overview of cultural info to ensure a respectful visit: clothing prescriptions, gestures to avoid, words not to say, how to show respect for serving staff and the elderly. May have a separate subsection about LGBT laws and ethical standards.
  
• Connect: Phone networks, telecom carriers, country codes, postal services, levels of internet access, how to find Wi-Fi hotspots, local SIM cards and outlet types. 
  
• Cope: How to deal with non-emergency situations such as needing a haircut, a babysit, pet care, services for when you lose travel documents, nearby embassies and consulates and their opening hours, etc.
  
• Nearby: Lists and links to nearby towns and cities.
  
• Go next: Information about nearby destinations to go next: day trips, nearby cities, routes and links to itineraries.