UNESCO Sites in Colombia

Colombia UNESCO commitment has registered 9 sites on the World Heritage list and 11 on the tentative list.

Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.

More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Colombia and the corresponding map.

Colombia UNESCO list

1. Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia
2. Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox
3. National Archeological Park of Tierradentro
4. Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena
5. Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System
6. San Agustín Archaeological Park
7. Los Katíos National Park
8. Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
9. Chiribiquete National Park – “The Maloca of the Jaguar”

Colombia UNESCO Map

Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Colombia.

Description

1. Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia: A cultural landscape located in the Andes Mountains, featuring traditional coffee farming practices, unique architecture, and cultural heritage associated with coffee production in Colombia.
2. Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox: A cultural landscape in northern Colombia featuring a unique blend of Spanish colonial and local architectural styles and cultural heritage associated with the region’s river trade and religious festivals.
3. National Archeological Park of Tierradentro: A protected area in the Andes Mountains featuring unique pre-Columbian archaeological sites, tombs, and cultural heritage associated with the indigenous people who inhabited the region.
4. Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena: A cultural landscape featuring the historic port and urban center of Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its unique architectural style, urban planning, and cultural heritage.
5. Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System: A vast network of roads and trails spanning six countries in the Andean region, featuring diverse natural and cultural heritage associated with the Inca Empire and Andean cultures.
6. San Agustín Archaeological Park: A cultural landscape in southern Colombia featuring unique pre-Columbian archaeological sites, tombs, and cultural heritage associated with the indigenous people who inhabited the region.
7. Los Katíos National Park: A protected area in northern Colombia featuring diverse ecosystems and cultural heritage associated with the indigenous communities who inhabit the region.
8. Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary: A marine protected area located off Colombia’s Pacific coast, featuring unique marine biodiversity and cultural heritage associated with traditional fishing practices and local communities use of the sea.
9. Chiribiquete National Park – “The Maloca of the Jaguar”: A protected area in southern Colombia featuring unique natural and cultural heritage associated with the Amazonian rainforest, indigenous communities, and the jaguar spirit in the local mythology.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Colombia are protected places for their cultural and natural importance.

Sites on the Tentative List

1. Seaflower Marine Protected Area (MPA)
2. Canal del Dique – Dike Canal
3. University City of Bogotá
4. Pre-Hispanic Hydraulic System of the San Jorge River
5. Tayrona and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Parks and their Archaeological Sites
6. Catholic Doctrine Temples
7. United Fruit Company Infrastructure
8. South of Ricaurte Province
9. Puente de Occidente (Western Bridge)
10. Cultural Landscape of the Vernacular Stilt Housing of Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta and Medio Atrato
11. The architectural legacy of Rogelio Salmona: an ethical, political, social and poetic manifesto