State of Conservation
26
Reports
26
Properties concerned
18
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2016close
Date end:2016close
Region:
Latin America and the Caribbeanclose
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
ancient maya city and protected tropical forests of calakmul, campecheAncient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche | mexico Mexico | 2016 | Governance, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
belize barrier reef reserve systemBelize Barrier Reef Reserve System | belize Belize | 2016 | Housing, Invasive / alien marine species, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Oil and gas, | Yes |
cerrado protected areas: chapada dos veadeiros and emas national parksCerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks | brazil Brazil | 2016 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | peru Peru | 2016 | Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community,
Illegal 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 |
city of potosiCity of Potosí | bolivia (plurinational state of) Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 2016 | 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 |
Yes |
city of quitoCity of Quito | ecuador Ecuador | 2016 | Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
coiba national park and its special zone of marine protectionCoiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection | panama Panama | 2016 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Human resources, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Marine transport infrastructure, | No |
colonial city of santo domingoColonial City of Santo Domingo | dominican republic Dominican Republic | 2016 | Earthquake, Housing, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Interpretative and visitation facilities, Land conversion, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, Society's valuing of heritage, Storms, Underground transport infrastructure, | No |
coro and its portCoro and its Port | venezuela (bolivarian republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 2016 | Flooding,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Serious deterioration of materials and structure; 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 | 2016 | 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, lack of maintenance and limited conservation planning |
Yes |
galápagos islandsGalápagos Islands | ecuador Ecuador | 2016 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources, Governance, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Legal framework, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
historic centre of pueblaHistoric Centre of Puebla | mexico Mexico | 2016 | Ground transport infrastructure, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic inner city of paramariboHistoric Inner City of Paramaribo | suriname Suriname | 2016 | Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historical centre of the city of arequipaHistorical Centre of the City of Arequipa | peru Peru | 2016 | 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 | 2016 | 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 |
iguacu national parkIguaçu National Park | brazil Brazil | 2016 | Governance, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
iguazu national parkIguazu National Park | argentina Argentina | 2016 | Governance, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
islands and protected areas of the gulf of californiaIslands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California | mexico Mexico | 2016 | Fishing/collecting aquatic resources,
Illegal activities,
Other Threats: Serious concerns over the conservation status of two species, vaquita (porpoise species) and totoaba (marine fish) |
No |
morne trois pitons national parkMorne Trois Pitons National Park | dominica Dominica | 2016 | Renewable energy facilities, | No |
national history park – citadel, sans souci, ramiersNational History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers | haiti Haiti | 2016 | Earthquake, Effects arising from use of transportation infrastructure, Ground transport infrastructure, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
pitons management areaPitons Management Area | saint lucia Saint Lucia | 2016 | Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, Renewable energy facilities, | No |
precolumbian chiefdom settlements with stone spheres of the diquisPrecolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís | costa rica Costa Rica | 2016 | Air transport infrastructure, Financial resources, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | No |
qhapaq nan, andean road systemQhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System | argentina,bolivia (plurinational state of),chile,colombia,ecuador,peru Argentina Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Chile Colombia Ecuador Peru |
2016 | Interpretative and visitation facilities, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | honduras Honduras | 2016 | Financial resources, Human resources, Identity, social cohesion, changes in local population and community, Illegal activities, Invasive/alien terrestrial species, Land conversion, Legal framework, Livestock farming / grazing of domesticated animals, Management systems/ management plan, Water infrastructure, | Yes |
talamanca range-la amistad reserves / la amistad national parkTalamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park | costa rica,panama Costa Rica Panama |
2016 | Ground transport infrastructure, 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) | 2016 | Governance, Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation, 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.