World Heritage Site:
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Publication Year:
2022
Publication Type:
Conference paper
Publication Identifier:
WHE9AAB4EBD9E
Summary
A collaborative initiative between ICOMOS Spain and the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has successfully showcased the NPS's model of integrated cultural and natural heritage management, particularly highlighting its role in preserving Spanish historical sites within the United States. The proposal, 'Descubriendo el National Park Service,' aimed to introduce the NPS's approach to Ibero-American audiences through case studies such as El Castillo de San Marcos (Florida), El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (Nuevo México and Texas), and Padre Island National Seashore (Texas). These sites exemplify Spanish influence in U.S. history, offering insights into their conservation strategies. The initiative underscores the significance of international collaboration in heritage preservation, demonstrating how shared expertise can enhance the understanding and protection of culturally significant landscapes.
Citation
Mira Rico, J. A., & Morris, S. (2022). “DESCUBRIENDO EL NATIONAL PARK SERVICE”: UNA INICIATIVA CONJUNTA DE ICOMOS ESPAÑA Y EL NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DE ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA. II Simposio de Patrimonio Cultural ICOMOS España. https://doi.org/10.4995/icomos2022.2022.15318