Nicaragua | World Heritage Explorer

Nicaragua has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1979. It is home to 2 World Heritage Sites. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Cultural category.

Nicaragua as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: December 17, 1979

Status: Acceptance

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None

Total of Mandate Years: 0

Total of Mandates: 0

WHC Electoral Group: III (Latin America/Caribbean)

World Heritage Sites in Nicaragua (2)

Cultural: 2 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0

León Cathedral · Cultural
Ruins of León Viejo · Cultural

Map of World Heritage Sites

This interactive map shows the location of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nicaragua.

Tentative World Heritage Sites (5)

City of Granada and its natural environment · submitted: July 22, 2003
Fortress of the immaculate Conception · submitted: June 19, 1995
The Natural Reserve "Miskitos Keys" · submitted: June 19, 1995
The Natural Reserve "Bosawas" · submitted: June 19, 1995
Volcan Masaya National Park · submitted: June 19, 1995

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Nicaragua

Official Name: Republic of Nicaragua

Continent: Americas

Subregion: Central America

UNESCO Region: Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Managua

Population (2024): 6,916,140

Land Area: 120,340 km²

Currency: Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Nicaragua

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