National Landmark

Fray Bentos, the capital city of the Río Negro Department in southwestern Uruguay, is a charming blend of industrial heritage, cultural vibrancy, and natural beauty. The Fray Bentos Industrial Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a remarkable testament to Uruguay's industrial heritage.

Nestled amidst Brazil's rolling hills and lush greenery lies the picturesque and captivating town of Goiás. With its stunning, well-preserved colonial architecture and quaint cobblestone streets, this charming town paints a vivid picture of a bygone era. As the capital of the state of Goiás, Goiás Velho exudes an air of cultural significance, proudly showcasing the unique blend of traditions and customs that have shaped the history of Brazil.

The people of the Netherlands established a trading settlement at a natural harbor on the island of Curaçao in 1634. The architecture of Willemstad has been influenced not only by Dutch colonial concepts but also by the tropical climate and architectural styles of towns throughout the Caribbean region.

Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison were the focus of trade-based English expansion in the Americas. The Barbados Garrison was the largest in the British Colonies in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was one of the earliest established towns with a fortified port in the outposts of the British Atlantic.

The Historic Center of Camagüey, a World Heritage Site, constitutes an outstanding urban architectural type in Latin America, featured by its irregular urban layout that produced an unusual system of squares, minor squares, winding streets, alleys, urban blocks and plots system.

The Historic Center of Lima is located in the Rimac Valley and was founded by Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro. Lima was the political, administrative, religious and economic capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru and the most important city of the Spanish dominions in South America.

Centro Histórico, the historic center of Mexico City, emerges as the pulsating heart of the Mexican capital, where the rich combination of history, culture, and architecture unfolds in a captivating panorama. Stretching outward from the iconic Zócalo, this historic district encapsulates landmarks like the National Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral, Palace of Fine Arts, Old Portal de Mercaderes, and the verdant expanse of Alameda Central Park.

Built in the 16th century, Morelia is an outstanding example of urban planning that combines the ideas of the Spanish Renaissance with the Mesoamerican experience. More than 200 historic buildings in the region's characteristic pink stone reflect the town's architectural history.

Inhabited over 1,500 years by a succession of peoples, the terraces, dams, canals, pyramids and artificial mounds of Monte Albán symbolize a sacred topography. The nearby city of Oaxaca, built on a grid pattern, is an example of Spanish colonial town planning.

Puebla’s strategic location on a central transportation corridor permitted the exportation of its regional style of Baroque architecture. The urban design of the Historic Center, based on a Renaissance grid plan, has exerted a considerable influence on the creation of colonial cities across Mexico.