World Heritage Site

A World Heritage Site is a place (such as a building, city, complex, desert, forest, island, lake, monument, or mountain) that is listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as being of special cultural or physical significance.
The list is maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 UNESCO member states which are elected by the General Assembly.
The programme catalogues, names, and conserves sites of outstanding cultural or natural importance to the common heritage of humanity.
Under certain conditions, listed sites can obtain funds from the World Heritage Fund.
The program was founded with the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World's Cultural and Natural Heritage, which was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO on 16 November 1972.
Since then, 191 states parties have ratified the Convention, making it one of the most adhered to international instruments. Only Liechtenstein, Nauru, Somalia, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, and Tuvalu are not Party to the Convention.
As of July 2015, 1083 sites in 163 states parties.
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List of all World Heritage Site of Latin America and the Caribbean

1 - Los Glaciares National Park - Natural, AR-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1981
2 - Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil) - Cultural, AR-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1983
3 - Iguazu National Park - Natural, AR-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1984
4 - Cueva de las Manos, Río Pinturas - Cultural, AR-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1999
5 - Península Valdés - Natural, AR-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1999
6 - Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks - Natural, AR-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2000
7 - Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba - Cultural, AR-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2000
8 - Quebrada de Humahuaca - Cultural, AR-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2003
9 - Qhapaq ñan, Andean Road System - Cultural, AR-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2014
10 - Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison - Cultural, BB-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2011
11 - Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System - Natural, BZ-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1996
12 - City of Potosí - Cultural, Bolivia-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1987
13 - Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos - Cultural, Bolivia-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1990
14 - Historic City of Sucre - Cultural, Bolivia-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1991
15 - Fuerte de Samaipata - Cultural, Bolivia-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1998
16 - Noel Kempff Mercado National Park - Natural, Bolivia-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2000
17 - Tiwanaku: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture - Cultural, Bolivia-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2000
18 - Qhapaq ñan, Andean Road System - Cultural, Bolivia-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2014
19 - Historic Town of Ouro Preto - Cultural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1980
20 - Historic Centre of the Town of Olinda - Cultural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1982
21 - Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil) - Cultural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1983
22 - Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia - Cultural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1985
23 - Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas - Cultural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1985
24 - Iguaçu National Park - Natural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1986
25 - Brasilia - Cultural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1987
26 - Serra da Capivara National Park - Cultural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1991
27 - Historic Centre of São Luís - Cultural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1997
28 - Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves - Natural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1999
29 - Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves - Natural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1999
30 - Historic Centre of the Town of Diamantina - Cultural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1999
31 - Central Amazon Conservation Complex 4 - Natural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2000
32 - Pantanal Conservation Area - Natural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2000
33 - Brazilian Atlantic Islands: Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas Reserves - Natural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2001
34 - Cerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks - Natural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2001
35 - Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás - Cultural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2001
36 - São Francisco Square in the Town of São Cristóvão - Cultural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2010
37 - Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea - Cultural, Brazil-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2012
38 - Rapa Nui National Park - Cultural, Chile-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1995
39 - Churches of Chiloé - Cultural, Chile-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2000
40 - Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso - Cultural, Chile-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2003
41 - Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works - Cultural, Chile-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2005
42 - Sewell Mining Town - Cultural, Chile-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2006
43 - Qhapaq ñan, Andean Road System - Cultural, Chile-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2014
44 - Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena - Cultural, CO-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1984
45 - Los Katíos National Park - Natural, CO-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1994
46 - Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox - Cultural, CO-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1995
47 - National Archeological Park of Tierradentro - Cultural, CO-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1995
48 - San Agustín Archaeological Park - Cultural, CO-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1995
49 - Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary - Natural, CO-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2006
50 - Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia - Cultural, CO-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2011
51 - Qhapaq ñan, Andean Road System - Cultural, CO-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2014
52 - Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park - Natural, CR-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1983
53 - Cocos Island National Park - Natural, CR-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1997
54 - Area de Conservación Guanacaste - Natural, CR-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1999
55 - Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís - Cultural, CR-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2014
56 - Old Havana and its Fortification System - Cultural, Cuba-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1982
57 - Trinidad and the Valley de los Ingenios - Cultural, Cuba-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1988
58 - San Pedro de la Roca Castle, Santiago de Cuba - Cultural, Cuba-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1997
59 - Desembarco del Granma National Park - Natural, Cuba-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1999
60 - Viñales Valley - Cultural, Cuba-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1999
61 - Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba - Cultural, Cuba-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2000
62 - Alejandro de Humboldt National Park - Natural, Cuba-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2001
63 - Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos - Cultural, Cuba-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2005
64 - Historic Centre of Camagüey - Cultural, Cuba-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2008
65 - Morne Trois Pitons National Park - Natural, DM-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1997
66 - Colonial City of Santo Domingo - Cultural, DO-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1990
67 - City of Quito - Cultural, EC-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1978
68 - Galápagos Islands - Natural, EC-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1978
69 - Sangay National Park - Natural, EC-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1983
70 - Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca - Cultural, EC-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1999
71 - Qhapaq ñan, Andean Road System - Cultural, EC-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2014
72 - Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site - Cultural, SV-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1993
73 - Antigua Guatemala - Cultural, GT-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1979
74 - Tikal National Park - Mixed, GT-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1979
75 - Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua - Cultural, GT-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1981
76 - National History Park - Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers - Cultural, HT-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1982
77 - Maya Site of Copan - Cultural, HN-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1980
78 - Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve - Natural, HN-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1982
79 - Blue and John Crow Mountains - Mixed, JM-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2015
80 - Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1987
81 - Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1987
82 - Historic Centre of Puebla - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1987
83 - Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1987
84 - Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1987
85 - Sian Ka'an - Natural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1987
86 - Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1988
87 - Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1988
88 - Historic Centre of Morelia - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1991
89 - El Tajin, Pre-Hispanic City - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1992
90 - Historic Centre of Zacatecas - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1993
91 - Rock Paintings of the Sierra de San Francisco - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1993
92 - Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino - Natural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1993
93 - Earliest 16th-Century Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1994
94 - Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1996
95 - Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1996
96 - Hospicio Cabañas, Guadalajara - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1997
97 - Archaeological Zone of Paquimé, Casas Grandes - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1998
98 - Historic Monuments Zone of Tlacotalpan - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1998
99 - Archaeological Monuments Zone of Xochicalco - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1999
100 - Historic Fortified Town of Campeche - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1999
101 - Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche - Mixed, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2002
102 - Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2003
103 - Luis Barragán House and Studio - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2004
104 - Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California - Natural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2005
105 - Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2006
106 - Central University City Campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2007
107 - Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve - Natural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2008
108 - Protective town of San Miguel and the Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2008
109 - Camino Real de Tierra Adentro - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2010
110 - Prehistoric Caves of Yagul and Mitla in the Central Valley of Oaxaca - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2010
111 - El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve - Natural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2013
112 - Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque Hydraulic System - Cultural, Mexico-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2015
113 - Ruins of León Viejo - Cultural, NI-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2000
114 - León Cathedral - Cultural, NI-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2011
115 - Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo - Cultural, Panama-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1980
116 - Darien National Park - Natural, Panama-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1981
117 - Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park - Natural, Panama-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1983
118 - Archaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá - Cultural, Panama-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1997
119 - Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection - Natural, Panama-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2005
120 - Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangue - Cultural, PY-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1993
121 - City of Cuzco - Cultural, Peru'-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1983
122 - Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu - Mixed, Peru'-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1983
123 - Chavin (Archaeological Site) - Cultural, Peru'-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1985
124 - Huascarán National Park - Natural, Peru'-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1985
125 - Chan Chan Archaeological Zone - Cultural, Peru'-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1986
126 - Manú National Park - Natural, Peru'-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1987
127 - Historic Centre of Lima 17 - Cultural, Peru'-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1988
128 - Río Abiseo National Park - Mixed, Peru'-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1990
129 - Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Pampas de Jumana - Cultural, Peru'-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1994
130 - Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa - Cultural, Peru'-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2000
131 - Sacred City of Caral-Supe - Cultural, Peru'-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2009
132 - Qhapaq ñan, Andean Road System - Cultural, Peru'-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2014
133 - Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park - Cultural, KN-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1999
134 - Pitons Management Area - Natural, LC-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2004
135 - Central Suriname Nature Reserve - Natural, SR-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2000
136 - Historic Inner City of Paramaribo - Cultural, SR-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2002
137 - Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento - Cultural, UY-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1995
138 - Fray Bentos Industrial Landscape - Cultural, UY-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2015
139 - Coro and its Port - Cultural, Venezuela-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1993
140 - Canaima National Park - Natural, Venezuela-Latin America and the Caribbean - 1994
141 - Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas - Cultural, Venezuela-Latin America and the Caribbean - 2000

Total sites found: 141