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.

Brazil

Designated sites
Traditional Agricultural System in the Southern Espinhaço Range, Minas Gerais	2020

Chile

Designated sites
Chiloé Agriculture	2011

Ecuador

Designated sites
Amazonian Chakra, a traditional agroforestry system managed by Indigenous communities in Napo province, Ecuador	2023
Andean chakra: an ancestral agricultural system of Kichwas Cotacachi Communities, Ecuador	2023

Mexico

Designated sites
Chinampa system in Mexico	2018
Ich Kool: Mayan milpa of the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico	2022

Peru

Designated sites
Andean Agriculture	2011