State of Conservation
22
Reports
22
Properties concerned
12
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
2013close
Date end:2013close
Region:
Latin America and the Caribbeanclose
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá | panama Panama | 2013 | Housing,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Other Threats: Severe deterioration of historic buildings that threaten the Outstanding Universal Value of the property |
No |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil Brazil | 2013 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
camino real de tierra adentroCamino Real de Tierra Adentro | mexico Mexico | 2013 | No | |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2013 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Continuous deterioration of earthen architecture structures and decorated surfaces from lack of conservation and maintenance practices |
Yes |
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) | peru Peru | 2013 | Financial resources,
Human resources,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other climate change impacts,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the site |
No |
churches of chiloeChurches of Chiloé | chile Chile | 2013 | Commercial development, | No |
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco | peru Peru | 2013 | No | |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2013 | Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Instability and risk of collapse of the Cerro Rico; Deficiencies in conservation: special attention required for the restoration and upgrading of structures with residential use and the archaeological industrial heritage |
No |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador Ecuador | 2013 | Housing, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2013 | Earthquake, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Storms, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2013 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: a) Serious deterioration of materials and structure; b) Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property; c) Absence of detailed and technical information on the state of conservation of the property since 2007; |
Yes |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2013 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Land conversion,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragile state of the property and accelerated degradation by environmental factors and the lack of maintenance |
Yes |
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima | peru Peru | 2013 | Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico Mexico | 2013 | High impact research / monitoring activities, | No |
historic quarter of the seaport city of valparaisoHistoric Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso | chile Chile | 2013 | Commercial development, Housing, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2013 | Management systems/ management plan,
Wind,
Other Threats: a) Extremely fragile nature of the industrial buildings that were constructed using local materials such as timber for frames, corrugated iron sheets for roofs and some walls, in addition to stucco and lightweight construction; b) Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years; c) Corrosion of metal cladding and dismantlement of some of the structural elements. A few buildings such as the Leaching House are liable to structural collapse if no support is given; d) Very little conservation work carried out |
Yes |
lines and geoglyphs of nasca and palpaLines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa | peru Peru | 2013 | No | |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2013 | Air transport infrastructure,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of construction materials due to natural decay phenomena |
No |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti Haiti | 2013 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Water (rain/water table), | No |
san agustin archaeological parkSan Agustín Archaeological Park | colombia Colombia | 2013 | No | |
tiwanaku: spiritual and political centre of the tiwanaku cultureTiwanaku: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2013 | Governance, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
* :
The threats indicated are listed in alphabetical order; their order does not constitute a classification according to the importance of their impact on the property.
Furthermore, they are presented irrespective of the type of threat faced by the property, i.e. with specific and proven imminent danger (“ascertained danger”) or with threats which could have deleterious effects on the property’s Outstanding Universal Value (“potential danger”).
** : All mission reports are not always available electronically.