Argentina

• Los Glaciares (1981)
• Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil) (1983, 1984)*
• Iguazu National Park (1984)
• Cueva de las Manos, Río Pinturas (1999)
• Península Valdés (1999)
• Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks (2000)
• Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba (2000)
• Quebrada de Humahuaca (2003)

Belize

• Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (1996)

Bolivia

• City of Potosí (1987)
• Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos (1990)
• Historic City of Sucre (1991)
• Fuerte de Samaipata (1998)
• Noel Kempff Mercado National Park (2000)
• Tiwanaku: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture (2000)

Brazil

• Historic Town of Ouro Preto (1980)
• Historic Centre of the Town of Olinda (1982)
• Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil) (1983, 1984)*

• Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia (1985)
  Located in the cultural heart and soul of Brazil – the northeastern state of Bahia – the historic center of Salvador preserves the country's colonial era in its architecture, gold-gilded church sanctuaries and culinary traditions. The rich legacy of African religion, food, dance and music dating from the era of slavery is evident at every turn. Art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and small inns occupy the restored buildings. Salvador throbs with festivals throughout the year, with the highlight being Carnival (Brazilian Mardi Gras).
  For tourism information, visit Salvador, Bahia Tourism.
  Read a travel article about celebrating Carnival in Salvador. Read a children's story about the Historic Centre of Salvador.

• Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas (1985)
• Iguaçu National Park (1986)
• Brasilia (1987)
• Serra da Capivara National Park (1991)
• Historic Centre of São Luís (1997)
• Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves (1999)
• Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves (1999)
• Historic Centre of the Town of Diamantina (1999)
• Central Amazon Conservation Complex (2000, 2003)
• Pantanal Conservation Area (2000)
• Brazilian Atlantic Islands: Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas Reserves (2001)
• Cerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks (2001)
• Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás (2001)

Canada

• L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site (1978)
• Nahanni National Park (1978)

• Dinosaur Provincial Park (1979)
  Three features distinguish the park:
  • The richness of its fossil deposits, in both the numbers and species. Some 39 species of dinosaurs have been found here, including 300 complete skeletons.
  • Its extraordinary badlands with barren hills and ridges, hoodoos, popcorn rock and other distinctive features.
  • The endangered riparian habitat of plains cottonwoods and the abundant birdlife it sustains.
  The excursion guides are especially knowledgeable, personable and entertaining. If you have kids, be sure to make reservations well in advance for the Fossil Safari.
  For tourism information, visit Dinosaur Provincial Park and Travel Alberta.
  Read an article about the park.
  Read a children's story about the park.

• Kluane / Wrangell-St Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek (1979, 1992, 1994)*
• Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (1981)
  On the vast plains near Fort Macleod, Alberta, winds comb tall buffalo grass, Old Man River meanders and sacred Chief Mountain towers in the distance. Camouflaged in the cliffs of the Porcupine Hills is the five-level interpretive center of Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. At this site, pre-historic native people used the communal hunting practice of driving buffalo over tall cliffs. The center chronicles the traditions, legends and customs of the native tribes. Throughout the summer, members of the Blackfoot Nation perform colorful traditional dances on the patio.
  For tourism information, visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre and Travel Alberta.
  Read a travel article about Alberta's World Heritage Sites.

• SGaang Gwaii (Anthony Island) (1981)
• Wood Buffalo National Park (1983)
• Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks (1984, 1990)
  Contiguous national and provincial parks form this World Heritage Site located northwest of Calgary, Alberta. The 215-mile drive from the southern entrance near Banff to the northern entrance beyond Jasper boasts towering mountains, alpine lakes of incredible colors, thermal hot springs, the Columbia Icefield and countless glaciers, ancient marine fossil beds, black bears and other wildlife, and the delightful resort communities of Banff, Jaspar and Lake Louise.
  For tourism information, contact Travel Alberta, Banff/Lake Louise Tourism Bureau, Jasper Tourism & Commerce, and Yoho National Park.
  Read a travel article about the World Heritage Sites in the province of Alberta.

• Historic District of Québec (1985)
• Gros Morne National Park (1987)

• Old Town Lunenburg (1995)
  This site is the best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement in North America. The town layout is based on a rectangular grid pattern. Many charming 18th century wood residences have been preserved. Be sure to notice their architectural details as you explore the waterfront village.
  For tourism information, visit Explore Lunenburg and Nova Scotia Tourism.
  Read a travel article about the site.

• Waterton – Glacier International Peace Park (1995)*
  Through the efforts of the Alberta and Montana Rotary International Clubs, the Waterton National Park of Canada and Glacier National Park of the United States formed the Waterton Glacier International Peace Park in 1932. Viewed on a map, Waterton looks like the tip of an iceberg, with huge Glacier National Park "submerged" south of the international border.
  For tourism information, visit Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park and Travel Alberta.
  Read a travel article about the World Heritage Sites in the province of Alberta.

• Miguasha National Park (1999)

Chile

• Rapa Nui National Park (1995)
• Churches of Chiloé (2000)
• Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso (2003)
• Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works (2005)
• Sewell Mining Town (2006)

Colombia

• Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena (1984)
• Los Katíos National Park (1994)
• Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox (1995)
• National Archeological Park of Tierradentro (1995)
• San Agustín Archeological Park (1995)
• Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary (2006)

Costa Rica

• Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park (1983, 1990)*
• Cocos Island National Park (1997, 2002)
• Area de Conservación Guanacaste (1999, 2004)

Cuba

• Old Havana and its Fortifications (1982)
• Trinidad and the Valley de los Ingenios (1988)
• San Pedro de la Roca Castle, Santiago de Cuba (1997)
• Desembarco del Granma National Park (1999)
• Viñales Valley (1999)
• Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba (2000)
• Alejandro de Humboldt National Park (2001)
• Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos (2005)

Dominica

• Morne Trois Pitons National Park (1997)

Dominican Republic

• Colonial City of Santo Domingo (1990)

Ecuador

• City of Quito (1978)
• Galápagos Islands (1978, 2001)
• Sangay National Park (1983)
• Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca (1999)

El Salvador

• Joya de Ceren Archaeological Site (1993)

Guatemala

• Antigua Guatemala (1979)
• Tikal National Park (1979)
• Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quirigua (1981)

Haiti

• National History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers (1982)

Honduras

• Maya Site of Copan (1980)
• Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve (1982)