Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information.

i
ii
iii
iv
v
vi
vii
viii
ix
x
State of Conservation Search

State of Conservation

26
Reports
26
Properties concerned
15
States Parties with SOC reports
bar_chart Statistics view_list List table_chart Table pin_drop Map
Excel File .xls All SOC (Zip file) .zip
Date Start: 2009close
Date end:2009close
Region: Latin America and the Caribbeanclose
Site State Party Year Threats* Danger List
alejandro de humboldt national parkAlejandro de Humboldt National Park cuba Cuba 2009 Mining, No
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá panama Panama 2009 Deliberate destruction of heritage, 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 2009 Forestry /wood production, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
brasiliaBrasilia brazil Brazil 2009 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone peru Peru 2009 Crop production, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management activities, 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 2009 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management systems/ management plan, Micro-organisms, Relative humidity, Temperature, Wind, No
city of quitoCity of Quito ecuador Ecuador 2009 Management activities, No
coiba national park and its special zone of marine protectionCoiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection panama Panama 2009 Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Marine transport infrastructure, No
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo dominican republic Dominican Republic 2009 Air pollution, Earthquake, Housing, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Land conversion, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management activities, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, Storms, No
coro and its portCoro and its Port venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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: h) Educational reform not implemented
 Yes
historic centre of limaHistoric Centre of Lima peru Peru 2009 Management systems/ management plan, No
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco mexico Mexico 2009 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 2009 Commercial development, 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 2009 Avalanche/ landslide, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Financial resources, Governance, 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 2009 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Earthquake, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Flooding, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Other Threats: Material decay and abandonment of buildings, as well as the effect of heavy traffic on historic buildings
 No
humberstone and santa laura saltpeter worksHumberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works chile Chile 2009 Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, Wind,
Other Threats: 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 ; 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
lines and geoglyphs of nasca and palpaLines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa peru Peru 2009 Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Illegal activities, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Mining,
Other Threats: Lack of systematic monitoring of the site
 No
los katios national parkLos Katíos National Park colombia Colombia 2009 Civil unrest, Ground transport infrastructure, Ground water pollution, Illegal activities, Indigenous hunting, gathering and collecting, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Major linear utilities, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, No
maya site of copanMaya Site of Copan honduras Honduras 2009 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 2009 Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, No
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan mexico Mexico 2009 Housing, Management systems/ management plan, No
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve honduras Honduras 2009 Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, No
san agustin archaeological parkSan Agustín Archaeological Park colombia Colombia 2009 Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: State of conservation of the fabric of monolithic sculpture
 No
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park costa rica,panama Costa Rica
Panama		 2009 Land conversion, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Water 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.


top