Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)

Latin America and the Caribbean

In this region, 7 agriculture heritage sites were designated so far in 4 countries: one in Brazil, one in Chile, one in Peru and two in Mexico. 

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

Proposed sites

Traditional and Agroecological Erva-mate Production Systems in the Araucaria Forest

Cuba

Proposed site

The sustainable agroforestry system of Sierra Maestra

2023

Chile

Designated sites

Chiloé Agriculture

2011

Peru

Designated sites

Andean Agriculture

2011