Península Valdés (1999)
Argentina

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Península Valdés in Patagonia is a site of global significance for the conservation of marine mammals. It is home to an important breeding population of the endangered southern right whale as well as important breeding populations of southern elephant seals and southern sea lions. The orcas in this area have developed a unique hunting strategy to adapt to local coastal conditions. 

• Argentina 2002. San Jorge Lighthouse on Península Valdés. 
• Argentina 2002. Se-tenant set (but not composite design) of whale breaching, head and tail, respectively. 

Peninsula Valdes
Shaped like an ax, the Valdes peninsula is marked by its vibrant coastline, a stunning array of tall cliffs, rocky reefs, and exotic marine mammals. Considered one of the most valuable wildlife areas in the world, Peninsula Valdes is home to the southern elephant seal, sea lion, and right whale.

Sources and links: 

• Pagagonia - Peninsula Valdes
• NHK World Heritage 100 Series
• Natural site datasheet from WCMC

Other World Heritage Sites in Argentina (on this website). Eventually refer to the UNESCO-listing, Argentina-Section, for further information on the individual properties.

• Los Glaciares
• 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
• Cueva de las Manos, Río Pinturas
• Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks
• Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba
• Quebrada de Humahuaca

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