Peru | World Heritage Explorer

Peru has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1982. With 13 inscribed properties, the country maintains a well-established presence on the World Heritage List. The majority of its sites are cultural properties, reflecting a strong emphasis on historical and architectural heritage. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.

Peru as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: February 24, 1982

Status: Ratification

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 1989-1995, 2005-2009, 2013-2017, 2025-2029

Total of Mandate Years: 18

Total of Mandates: 4

WHC Electoral Group: III (Latin America/Caribbean)

World Heritage Sites in Peru (13)

Cultural: 9 | Natural: 2 | Mixed: 2

Chan Chan Archaeological Zone · Cultural
Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex · Cultural
Chavin (Archaeological Site) · Cultural
City of Cuzco · Cultural
Historic Centre of Lima · Cultural
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu · Mixed
Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa · Cultural
Huascarán National Park · Natural
Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa · Cultural
Manú National Park · Natural
Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System · Cultural (Transboundary)
Río Abiseo National Park · Mixed
Sacred City of Caral-Supe · Cultural

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

Tentative World Heritage Sites (24)

Real Felipe Fortress of Callao · submitted: January 20, 2023
Rural Temples of Cusco · submitted: August 5, 2019
Nasca Aqueducts · submitted: August 5, 2019
Archaeological Complex of Toro Muerto · submitted: August 5, 2019
Archaeological complex of Marcahuamachuco · submitted: August 5, 2019
Baroque Temples of Collao · submitted: August 5, 2019
Chachapoyas sites of the Utcubamba Valley · submitted: August 5, 2019
Salt Mines of Maras · submitted: August 5, 2019
Battlefield of Ayacucho · submitted: August 5, 2019
Wineries and Vineyards for traditional Pisco Production · submitted: August 5, 2019
Las Huaringas Lagoons · submitted: August 5, 2019
Peruvian Central Railway · submitted: August 5, 2019
Cultural Landscape of the Sondondo Valley · submitted: August 5, 2019
Paleontological Sites of Pisco and Camana Basins · submitted: August 5, 2019
Ceremonial Centers and Forests in the La Leche Valley · submitted: August 5, 2019
Sierra del Divisor National Park · submitted: August 5, 2019
Huayllay National Sanctuary · submitted: August 5, 2019
Guano Islands, Islets, and Capes National Reserve System form Peru (RNSIIPG) · submitted: August 5, 2019
Landscape Reserve Sub Cuenca del Cotahuasi · submitted: August 5, 2019
The Coastal Lomas System of Peru · submitted: August 5, 2019
Santa Bárbara mining complex · submitted: July 10, 2017
Lake Titicaca · submitted: June 17, 2005
The Historic Centre of Cajamarca · submitted: February 15, 2002
Historic Center of the City of Trujillo · submitted: August 30, 1996

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Peru

Official Name: Republic of Peru

Continent: Americas

Subregion: South America

UNESCO Region: Latin America and the Caribbean

Capital: Lima

Population (2024): 34,217,848

Land Area: 1,280,000 km²

Currency: Peruvian sol (PEN)

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