chiribiquete
states: [colombia]
category: mixed
year: 2018
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 0.5252777778, -72.7972222222
unesco id: 1174
world heritage site: 1174
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Chiribiquete, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Colombia, is a sacred expanse of tropical rainforest and table-top mountains known for its stunning biodiversity and ancient rock art. Home to unique ecosystems and endemic species, it preserves over 20,000 prehistoric pictographs that offer insights into ancient cultural and spiritual traditions, making it a site of exceptional natural and cultural significance.