List of World Heritage Sites in Ecuador

The List of World Heritage Sites in Ecuador is a group of places chosen by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

History
UNESCO was created for the "conservation and protection of the world’s inheritance of books, works of art and monuments of history and science". The constitution of UNESCO was ratified in 1946 by 26 countries, not including Ecuador."UNESCO Constitution"; retrieved 2012-4-20.

Ecuador agreed to take part in the World Heritage Convention on June 16, 1975.UNESCO,  "States Parties: Ratification Status"; retrieved 2012-4-20.

List
The World Heritage Site (WHS)WHS is an acronym. WHS stands for "World Heritage Site". list has developed over time.  It is part of a process; and the list continues to grow.

As of 2012, there are 4 places in Ecuador which are on the World Heritage List.UNESCO,  "Ecuador"; retrieved 2012-4-20. 
 2 cultural sites  
 2 natural sites

There are 7 sites which are on a tentative list.

Table
 Name Image Location Notes City of QuitoUNESCO, "City of Quito"; retrieved 2012-4-21.  150px  Province of Pichincha  cultural site Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de CuencaUNESCO, "Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca"; retrieved 2012-4-21.   150px  Province of Azuay  cultural site Galápagos IslandsUNESCO,  "Galápagos Islands"; retrieved 2012-4-21.   150px  Province of Galapagos  natural site Sangay National ParkUNESCO, "Sangay National Park"; retrieved 2012-4-21.   150px  Provinces of Morona Santiago, Chimborazo and Tungurahua  natural site

 Tentative List
The Tentative List consists of sites which have been nominated.  The evaluation process is not yet completed.

 Ciudad de ZarumaUNESCO, "Ciudad de Zaruma"; retrieved 2012-4-19.

 Sitio arqueológico de IngapircaUNESCO, "Sitio arqueológico de Ingapirca"; retrieved 2012-4-20.

Related pages
 UNESCO World Heritage Site

 References 

Other websites

 UNESCO, World Heritage Sites
  List of biosphere reserves which are wholly or partially world heritage sites


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