World Heritage Tentative List

Nestled in the heart of Argentina's San Luis province, the Sierra de las Quijadas National Park is a unique and ecologically significant protected area. Established to safeguard the natural features of the Semiarid Chaco and Argentine Low Monte ecoregions, this park represents a critical transitional zone between these two distinct biomes, offering a remarkable diversity of plant and animal life.

Tak'alik Ab'aj is a pre-Columbian archaeological site located in southwestern Guatemala. The city was a commercial hub between the Guatemalan Highlands and the Pacific coast. It is one of several Mesoamerican sites with both Olmec and Maya features.

Mangrove ecosystems are among Earth's most productive and biologically diverse habitats, providing vital ecological services and supporting a rich array of plant and animal life. The Petenes mangrove ecoregion in the western Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico is a unique and extraordinary example of these coastal wetlands. The Petenes mangroves are a biodiversity hotspot, harboring endemic and migratory species.

Nestled in the southeastern corner of the Yucatán Peninsula, the Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve stands as a remarkable gem in Mexico's network of protected natural areas. This mosaic of open water, seagrass beds, mangroves, sandy beaches, and vibrant coral reefs is considered one of the most outstanding marine sites in the region. Isolated and well-preserved, Banco Chinchorro represents a true haven for diverse aquatic life and a sanctuary for the delicate ecosystems that thrive beneath the waves.

The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory consisting of the larger Caicos Islands and smaller Turks Islands, situated on an underwater plateau marine bank. The Turks and Caicos include eight large cays and numerous smaller cays, islets, reefs, banks and rocks.

Deep within the lush rainforests of Guatemala's Petén Department lies an archaeological treasure trove unlike any other – the Cultural Triangle: Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park. This multidisciplinary project has brought together archaeologists, architects, conservators, restorers, biologists, and workers to unravel the secrets of one of the most densely populated regions of the Maya Classic period in Mesoamerica. This remarkable site encompasses these three gigantic Mayan cities along with 14 sub-centers.