Perth might be struggling to attract tourists but that could soon change thanks to its inclusion in a travel list by one of the world’s most iconic nature magazines.

National Geographic has included WA’s capital on a list of the most exciting travel destinations for 2019.

Perth was ranked 26 out of the 28 destinations featured.

It says our biggest attraction is our remoteness, which it claims has made the ‘surf-and-sun spot’ a well-hidden secret.

The article suggests people should visit ‘the world’s most remote major city’ and labels Western Australia as the ‘wild side of Oz’.

“Covering the western third of the continent, WA is better known for its otherworldly red rock formations and stunning coastal cliffs,” it says. “Perth, home to two million people and the state capital, stands alone in WA as the only city topping 100,000 residents.

“Perth’s remote location has kept the Left Coast surf-and-sun spot a bit of a best-kept secret.”

Besides boasting about our isolation from other capital cities, National Geographic recommends visitors take advantage of our free walking tours to absorb Perth’s art and history.

Perth was the only Australian city to make the cut with Mexico City coming out on top for its food scene, specifically its indigenous corn movement.

Other destinations on the list include: