Nicaragua
Nicaragua has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1979. It is home to 2 World Heritage Sites. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Cultural category.
Nicaragua as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: December 17, 1979
Status: Acceptance
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None
Total of Mandate Years: 0
Total of Mandates: 0
WHC Electoral Group: III (Latin America/Caribbean)
World Heritage Sites in Nicaragua (2)
Cultural: 2 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0
- León Cathedral · Cultural
- Ruins of León Viejo · Cultural
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (5)
- City of Granada and its natural environment · submitted: July 22, 2003
- Fortress of the immaculate Conception · submitted: June 19, 1995
- The Natural Reserve "Miskitos Keys" · submitted: June 19, 1995
- The Natural Reserve "Bosawas" · submitted: June 19, 1995
- Volcan Masaya National Park · submitted: June 19, 1995
Country Profile Nicaragua
Official Name: Republic of Nicaragua
Continent: Americas
Subregion: Central America
UNESCO Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
Capital: Managua
Population (2024): 6,916,140
Land Area: 120,340 km²
Currency: Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)