Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)

Latin America and the Caribbean

In this region, 5 agriculture heritage sites were designated so far in 4 countries: one in Brazil, one in Chile, one in Peru and two in Mexico. Additionally, there are 3 proposals submitted to become GIAHS sites from 2 different countries: Mexico and Ecuador. 

To view the list of designated and proposed systems per country, click on the photo. Don't miss visiting each designated system's dedicated webpages to discover more information, photos, videos, news, and stories.

Chile

Designated sites

Chiloé Agriculture

2011

Peru

Designated sites

Andean Agriculture

2011