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State of Conservation

98
Reports
41
Properties concerned
16
States Parties with SOC reports
Date end:1997close
Region: Latin America and the Caribbeanclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
antigua guatemalaAntigua Guatemala guatemala Guatemala 1993 Earthquake, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Numerous ruins in the city that in danger of collapse in the event of an earthquake
No
archaeological park and ruins of quiriguaArchaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua guatemala Guatemala 1994 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Water (rain/water table), Wind, No
brasiliaBrasilia brazil Brazil 1993 Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, No
canaima national parkCanaima National Park venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 1997 Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, No
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 1997 Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 1996 Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion, Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 1995 Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 1994 Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures
Yes
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 1993 Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion,
Other Threats: Fragility of the abdobe structures
Yes
chavin (archaeological site)Chavin (Archaeological Site) peru Peru 1993 Financial resources, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the site
No
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco peru Peru 1997 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco peru Peru 1996 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
city of cuzcoCity of Cuzco peru Peru 1993 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
city of potosiCity of Potosí bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 1996 Human resources, Management activities, Mining, Surface water pollution, No
city of potosiCity of Potosí bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 1995 Human resources, Management activities, Mining, Surface water pollution, No
city of potosiCity of Potosí bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 1993 Human resources, Management activities, Surface water pollution, No
city of quitoCity of Quito ecuador Ecuador 1993 Earthquake, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, No
city of quitoCity of Quito ecuador Ecuador 1990 Earthquake, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, No
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo dominican republic Dominican Republic 1993 Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo panama Panama 1993 Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Other Threats: More attention to be paid to stone conservation
No
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands ecuador Ecuador 1997 Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive / alien marine species, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands ecuador Ecuador 1996 Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive / alien marine species, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, No
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands ecuador Ecuador 1995 Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive / alien marine species, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, No
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands ecuador Ecuador 1994 Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive / alien marine species, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Management systems/ management plan, No
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands ecuador Ecuador 1992 Financial resources, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands ecuador Ecuador 1990 Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands ecuador Ecuador 1986 Management systems/ management plan, No
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands ecuador Ecuador 1985
Other Threats: Fire
No
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima peru Peru 1994 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need to improve the environment of the convent; Notorious state of degradation
No
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima peru Peru 1993 Management activities,
Other Threats: Need to improve the environment of the convent
No
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla mexico Mexico 1995 Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla mexico Mexico 1994 Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla mexico Mexico 1993 Commercial development, Deliberate destruction of heritage, Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
historic centre of salvador de bahiaHistoric Centre of Salvador de Bahia brazil Brazil 1993 Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of the town of olindaHistoric Centre of the Town of Olinda brazil Brazil 1993 Avalanche/ landslide, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of the town of olindaHistoric Centre of the Town of Olinda brazil Brazil 1987 Avalanche/ landslide, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, No
historic city of sucreHistoric City of Sucre bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 1993 Management systems/ management plan, No
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu peru Peru 1997 Fire (widlfires), Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu peru Peru 1996 Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu peru Peru 1994 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for an inventory of the park's natural and cultural resources
No
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu peru Peru 1993 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Need for an inventory of the park's natural and cultural resources
No
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu peru Peru 1987 Housing, Land conversion, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fires
No
historic town of ouro pretoHistoric Town of Ouro Preto brazil Brazil 1993 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, No
historic town of ouro pretoHistoric Town of Ouro Preto brazil Brazil 1990 Avalanche/ landslide, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Management systems/ management plan, Solid waste, No
huascarán national parkHuascarán National Park peru Peru 1996 Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
huascarán national parkHuascarán National Park peru Peru 1995 Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
huascarán national parkHuascarán National Park peru Peru 1987 Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Other Threats: Fires
No
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park brazil Brazil 1997 Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, No
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park brazil Brazil 1992 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, No
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park brazil Brazil 1991 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, No
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park brazil Brazil 1989 No
iguazu national parkIguazu National Park argentina Argentina 1993 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, No
iguazu national parkIguazu National Park argentina Argentina 1992 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, No
iguazu national parkIguazu National Park argentina Argentina 1991 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Input of excess energy, No
iguazu national parkIguazu National Park argentina Argentina 1989 No
iguazu national parkIguazu National Park argentina Argentina 1986 Management systems/ management plan, No
jesuit missions of the chiquitosJesuit Missions of the Chiquitos bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 1993 Housing, Legal framework, Management activities, No
jesuit missions of the guaranis: san ignacio mini, santa ana, nuestra senora de loreto and santa maria mayor (argentina), ruins of sao miguel das missoes (brazil)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) argentina,brazil Argentina
Brazil
1993 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Aggressive natural environment
No
joya de ceren archaeological siteJoya de Cerén Archaeological Site el salvador El Salvador 1997 Management systems/ management plan, No
los glaciares national parkLos Glaciares National Park argentina Argentina 1986 Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion, Water infrastructure, No
los glaciares national parkLos Glaciares National Park argentina Argentina 1985 Housing, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Land conversion, No
manu national parkManú National Park peru Peru 1989 Oil and gas, No
manu national parkManú National Park peru Peru 1988 Oil and gas, No
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan honduras Honduras 1997 Management activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Attention to be paid to the conservation of stone and stuccos
No
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan honduras Honduras 1993 Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Attention to be paid to the conservation of stone and stuccos
No
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers haiti Haiti 1993 Financial resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Consolidation of the Sans Souci Palace and rehabilitation of the Royal Gardens required
No
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers haiti Haiti 1991 Earthquake, Flooding, Storms, Water (rain/water table), No
old havana and its fortification systemOld Havana and its Fortification System cuba Cuba 1993 Storms, No
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena colombia Colombia 1993 Ground transport infrastructure, No
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan mexico Mexico 1997 Commercial development, Housing, Legal framework, No
rio abiseo national parkRío Abiseo National Park peru Peru 1994 Forestry /wood production,
Other Threats: Fire; Lack of regular vigilance and inspection; Deterioration of the archaeological remains
No
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 1997 Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Yes
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 1996 Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, No
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 1995 Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, No
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 1991 Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, No
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 1990 Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, No
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 1989 Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, No
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 1988 Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, No
sanctuary of bom jesus do congonhasSanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas brazil Brazil 1993
Other Threats: Architecture of mediocre quality around the property; Conservation issue of woodwork and mural paintings
No
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 1997 Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 1996 Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 1995 Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 1994 Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 1993 Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Yes
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 1992 Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, No
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 1991 Ground transport infrastructure, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Management systems/ management plan, No
sangay national parkSangay National Park ecuador Ecuador 1989 Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Management systems/ management plan, No
serra da capivara national parkSerra da Capivara National Park brazil Brazil 1994 Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire
No
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park costa rica,panama Costa Rica
Panama
1997 Management systems/ management plan, No
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park costa rica,panama Costa Rica
Panama
1993 Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, No
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park costa rica,panama Costa Rica
Panama
1992 Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, No
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park costa rica,panama Costa Rica
Panama
1991 Management systems/ management plan, Oil and gas, No
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park costa rica,panama Costa Rica
Panama
1990 Management systems/ management plan, No
tikal national parkTikal National Park guatemala Guatemala 1993 Management systems/ management plan, No
trinidad and the valley de los ingeniosTrinidad and the Valley de los Ingenios cuba Cuba 1993 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, No
whale sanctuary of el vizcainoWhale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino mexico Mexico 1997 Localised utilities, Marine transport infrastructure, No
whale sanctuary of el vizcainoWhale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino mexico Mexico 1996 Localised utilities, Marine transport infrastructure, No
whale sanctuary of el vizcainoWhale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino mexico Mexico 1995 Localised utilities, Marine transport infrastructure, 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.


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