Amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South America

City of Quito, Ecuador

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Quito
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1978
Description: The historic center of Quito is one of the largest, least altered and best-preserved historic centers in Latin America. The city was founded in 1534.

Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Arequipa
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 2000
Description: Built on volcanic silla rock, the historic center of Arequipa is noted for its combination of traditional indigenous architectural styles with the new techniques of European colonial settlers, manifested in the city’s robust walls, archways, and vaults, as well as numerous courtyards.

Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Cartagena
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1984
Description: The city’s fortress and defensive walls, constructed at the beginning of 1586, surround a historic center that mesmerizes with its ensemble of churches, convents, and a host of other colonial architecture featuring Andalusian design signatures.

Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Paramaribo
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 2001
Description: The Dutch settled here in the 17th century, and their cultural influence is apparent in the old quarter's unique street plan and traditional architectural design signatures.

Brasília, Brazil

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Federal District
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1987
Description: Planned by architects Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio Costa in 1956, Brasília became the new national capital in 1960. It was chosen as a World Heritage Site due to its modernist architecture and uniquely artistic urban planning.

Sewell Mining Town, Chile

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Machalí, Cachapoal Province
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 2006
Description: The abandoned mining town of Sewell, located on the slopes of the Andes, once had a population of 16,000. However, its steep and remote location and the propensity for avalanches, earthquakes, and explosions eventually led to families moving out of Sewell and the town's subsequent decline.

Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Ingavi Province
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 2000
Description: Excavation of this pre-Columbian site situated near Lake Titicara has revealed decorated ceramics, monumental structures, and megalithic blocks. Estimates date the foundation of the site at around 110 CE.

Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Pernambuco
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1982
Description: Among the standout buildings set within Olinda's historic center is the Convent of São Francisco, the oldest Franciscan convent in the country.

Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Santa Cruz Province
Criteria: Natural
Year established: 1981
Description: Comprising a chain of lofty peaks and pristine glacial lakes and glaciers, the park's name refers to the giant ice cap in the Andes, the largest outside of Antarctica, Greenland, and Iceland.

Iguaçu National Park, Brazil

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Paraná
Criteria: Natural
Year established: 1986
Description: A world-renowned natural wonder, the park shares with Iguazú National Park in Argentina (same name, and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, established 1984) one of the planet’s largest waterfalls. The surrounding habitats are home to many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna.

City of Cuzco, Peru

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Cuzco
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1983
Description: The historic capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th-century Spanish conquest, Cuzco retains many buildings, plazas, streets, and churches from colonial times, and even some pre-Columbian structures.

Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Rio Negro Department
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 2015
Description: The site encompasses the city’s Barrio Anglo, where a meat processing plant founded in 1863 and closed in 1979 stands. The well-preserved ruins of the industrial complex enclose a local history museum.

City of Potosí, Bolivia

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Potosí
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1987
Description: One of the highest cities in the world, Potosí was once the location of the Spanish colonial mint following the discovery of the New World’s largest silver reserves in the mid-16th century.

Peninsula Valdés, Argentina

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Viedma Department
Criteria: Natural
Year established: 1999
Description: The entire peninsula is an important nature reserve. Numerous marine mammals inhabit the coastline while the interior is home to an equally diverse array of land animals. The over 181 bird species recorded here include the Antarctic pigeon.

Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: CaracasCriteria: CulturalYear established: 2000Description: Designed by Venezuelan architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva and considered a masterpiece of early 20th-century architecture and urban planning, the site includes the Grand Hall, noted for its acoustics, and a collection of famous works of art.

Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Colonia
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1995
Description: The many Spanish and Portuguese colonial style buildings include the famous city gate and wooden drawbridge (pictured), as well as the early 19th-century Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento.

São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: São Cristóvão
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 2010
Description: Numerous early colonial-period buildings fringe this historic city square, examples of the typical Franciscan architecture of northeastern Brazil.

Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Bahia state
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1985
Description: Founded by the Portuguese in 1549 as the first capital of Brazil, the colonial old town has preserved an attractive collection of brightly colored Renaissance houses from the 16th to the 18th centuries.

Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Paraná, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro states
Criteria: Natural
Year established: 1999
Description: Brazil's Atlantic Forest is remarkable for a high biodiversity with many rare and endemic species.

Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Maranhão state
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1997
Description: A prime example of a Portuguese colonial town, São Luís was, in fact, originally settled by the French in 1612, who called it San-Louise-de-Maragnan.

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Congonhas
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1985
Description: Commissioned by the Portuguese in the 18th century and designed by sculptor and architect Aleijadinho, the sanctuary's basilica features 12 sculptures of old testament prophets around the terrace.

Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Central Brazil Plateau
Criteria: Natural
Year established: 2001
Description: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas national parks, located in the country's Goiás state, exemplify the cerrado, one of the world's oldest ecosystems and an important refuge for species during climate change.

Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Cauca Department
Criteria: Natural
Year established: 2006
Description: Located in the East Pacific Ocean, the small island of Malpelo is home to a unique shark population. An oceanic island, Malpelo has never been connected with any other islands or the mainland.

Canaima National Park, Venezuela

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Bolivar
Criteria: Natural
Year established: 1994
Description: The impressive tabletop mountains, or tepui, that characterize the park are of great geographical and biological interest. Angel Falls (pictured), the highest waterfall in the world, is included in the site.

Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Rio de Janeiro
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 2017
Description: Built in 1811, this was the site of landing and trading of enslaved Africans until 1831. When the area was excavated in 2011, a large number of amulets and worship objects from Congo, Angola, and Mozambique were unearthed.

Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Florida Province, Santa Cruz Department
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1998
Description: This pre-Columbian archaeological site consists of the remains of a town and a large sculptured rock almost totally covered with carvings of both Inca and pre-Inca origin.

National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Inza, Cauca Department
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1995
Description: Several hypogea (underground temples or tombs) distinguish this site. They were created by the Tierradentro, one of the pre-Columbian cultures of Colombia, and most date from between the 6th and 9th centuries CE.

Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Santa Cruz Department
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1990
Description: Comprised of six 17th- and 18th-century Jesuit settlements, the churches of which are the standout features, Chiquitos represents the blending of indigenous and European architectural traditions.

Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Nazca
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1994
Description: Created between 400 and 650 CE and believed by archaeologists to have served a ritualistic purpose, the huge and impressive designs in the Nazca Desert include animals such as a monkey and a hummingbird (pictured).

Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Rio de Janeiro state
Criteria: Mixed
Year established: 2019
Description: Ilha Grande, a hotspot for biodiversity and conservation, is also noted for its scenic beauty, pristine tropical beaches, and rugged, verdant landscape.

San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Huila Department
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1995
Description: The park showcases the largest collection of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in Latin America.

Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Minas Gerais state
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1999
Description: Named after the fact that it was the center of diamond mining in the 18th and 19th centuries, Diamantina is characterized by its collection of Brazilian Baroque architecture.

Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Goiás
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 2001
Description: Goiás was founded in 1727 by Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva and was the former state capital up until 1937. Its colonial heritage is seen as an excellent example of a European settlement in the interior of South America.

Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Belo Horizonte
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 2016
Description: The buildings set within this urban project sited around an artificial lake were designed by the architect Oscar Niemeyer in collaboration with the landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx and a number of Brazilian Modernist artists.

Los Alerces National Park, Argentina

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Chubut Province
Criteria: Natural
Year established: 2017
Description: Named for the massive alerce tree, one of the longest-living trees in the world, the park has the largest alerce forest in the country.

Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarange, Paraguay

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Paraguay
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 1993
Description: Two fine examples of the many Jesuit reductions (small colonies established by the missionaries in various locations in South America) built in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: State of Amazonas
Criteria: Natural
Year established: 2000
Description: The largest protected area in the Amazon basin, the site is notable for its high biodiversity, range of habitats, and several endangered species.

Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Valparaíso
Criteria: Cultural
Year established: 2003
Description: A major stopover in the 19th century for ships sailing between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans via the Straits of Magellan, Valparaíso prospered as a magnet for European immigrants.

Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Santa Cruz Department
Criteria: Natural
Year established: 2000
Description: Situated where the Amazonian rain forests and the dry forest and savannas of cerrado (upland) meet, the park is listed for its almost pristine vegetation. 

Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: San Martín
Criteria: Mixed
Year established: 1990
Description: The park is home to many endemic species, including the rare and endangered yellow-tailed woolly monkey (once thought to be extinct).

Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Caquetá and Guaviare Departments
Criteria: Mixed
Year established: 2018
Description: The largest national park in Colombia, and the largest tropical rain forest national park in the world, Chiribiquete's defining features include the tabletop mountains known as tepuis (pictured) and over 75,000 cave paintings, some more than 20,000 years old, believed to be linked to the worship of the jaguar.

Los Katios National Park, Colombia

City of Quito, Ecuador, Historic Center of the City of Arequipa, Peru, Cartagena Historic Monuments, Colombia, Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, Suriname, Brasília, Brazil, Sewell Mining Town, Chile, Spiritual and Political Center of the Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia, Historic Center of Olinda, Brazil, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Iguaçu National Park, Brazil, City of Cuzco, Peru, Fray Bentos Cultural-Industrial Landscape, Uruguay, City of Potosí, Bolivia, Peninsula Valdés, Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, Venezuela, Historic Quarter of Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, São Francisco Square in São Cristóvão, Brazil, Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, Brazil, Historic Center of São Luís, Brazil, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas, Brazil, Cerrado Protected Areas, Brazil, Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia, Canaima National Park, Venezuela, Valongo Wharf Archaeological Site, Brazil, Fuerte de Samaipata, Bolivia, National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro, Colombia, Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana, Peru, Paraty and Ilha Grande - Culture and Biodiversity, Brazil, San Agustin Archaeological Park, Colombia, Historic Center of Diamantina, Brazil, Historic Center of Goiás, Brazil, Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Brazil, Los Alerces National Park, Argentina, Central Amazon Conservation Complex, Brazil, Historic Quarter of Valparaíso, Chile, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Bolivia, Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru, Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia, Los Katios National Park, Colombia

Location: Antioquia and Choco Departments
Criteria: Natural
Year established: 1994
Description: Embedded in the Darién Gap, the break across the South American and North American continents, the park encompasses an extraordinary diversity of plant and animal species (it contains over 25% of the bird species reported for Colombia).

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