State of Conservation
26
Reports
26
Properties concerned
15
States Parties with SOC reports
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 |
2009 | Mining, | No |
archaeological site of panamá viejo and historic district of panamáArchaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá | 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 |
2009 | Forestry /wood production, Land conversion, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
brasiliaBrasilia | brazil |
2009 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
chan chan archaeological zoneChan Chan Archaeological Zone | 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 |
2009 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Management systems/ management plan, Micro-organisms, Relative humidity, Temperature, Wind, | No |
city of quitoCity of Quito | 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 |
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 |
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) |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2009 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
historic centre of mexico city and xochimilcoHistoric Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2009 | Housing, Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure, | No |
pre-hispanic city of teotihuacanPre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan | mexico |
2009 | Housing, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
rio plátano biosphere reserveRío Plátano Biosphere Reserve | 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 |
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 |
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.