State of Conservation
25
Reports
25
Properties concerned
16
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2008close
Date end:2008close
Region:
Latin America and the Caribbeanclose
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
alejandro de humboldt national parkAlejandro de Humboldt National Park | cuba Cuba | 2008 | Mining, | No |
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá | panama Panama | 2008 | Financial resources,
Governance,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Severe deterioration of historic buildings that threatens the outstanding universal value of the property |
No |
belize barrier reef reserve systemBelize Barrier Reef Reserve System | belize Belize | 2008 | Forestry /wood production, Land conversion, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2008 | Crop production,
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 |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador Ecuador | 2008 | Earthquake, Housing, Management activities, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2008 | Changes in traditional ways of life and knowledge system,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structures; Deterioration of the architectural and urban coherence and integrity of the property |
Yes |
fortifications on the caribbean side of panama: portobelo-san lorenzoFortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo | panama Panama | 2008 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration and destruction of the fabric of the property by environmental factors, lack of maintenance, as well as polluted water |
No |
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands | ecuador Ecuador | 2008 | Governance,
Human resources,
Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Educational reform not implemented. |
Yes |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | mexico Mexico | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic quarter of the city of colonia del sacramentoHistoric Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento | uruguay Uruguay | 2008 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
historic sanctuary of machu picchuHistoric Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | peru Peru | 2008 | Avalanche/ landslide, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Earthquake,
Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure,
Flooding,
Management activities,
Other Threats: Material decay and abandonment of buildings |
No |
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works | chile Chile | 2008 | Deliberate destruction of heritage,
Management systems/ management plan,
Wind,
Other Threats: Extremely fragile nature of the 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; Lack of maintenance over the past 40 years ; 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 ; Very little conservation work carried out |
Yes |
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park | brazil Brazil | 2008 | Financial resources, Ground transport infrastructure, Housing, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
iguazu national parkIguazu National Park | argentina Argentina | 2008 | Financial resources, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
los katios national parkLos Katíos National Park | colombia Colombia | 2008 | Civil unrest, Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Illegal activities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
manu national parkManú National Park | peru Peru | 2008 | Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Oil and gas, | No |
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan | honduras Honduras | 2008 | Air transport infrastructure,
High impact research / monitoring activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of construction materials due to natural decay phenomena |
No |
pitons management areaPitons Management Area | saint lucia Saint Lucia | 2008 | Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
port, fortresses and group of monuments, cartagenaPort, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena | colombia Colombia | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Other Threats: Dilapidated state of conservation of the Church of Santo Domingo |
No |
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan | mexico Mexico | 2008 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 2008 | Crop production, Housing, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
sangay national parkSangay National Park | ecuador Ecuador | 2008 | Ground transport infrastructure, Illegal activities, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, | No |
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park | costa rica,panama Costa Rica Panama |
2008 | Housing, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Water infrastructure, | 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) | 2008 | High impact research / monitoring activities, Management activities, 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.