Uruguay

UNESCO member since 1947

Latin America and the Caribbean

Group III

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UNESCO in Uruguay

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World Heritage Sites

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations.

Elements incribed on the Intangible heritage list

Safeguarding our living heritage

Country's representation to UNESCO

Permanent Delegation of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay to UNESCO

Maison de l'UNESCO Bureau M7.33 - M7.37 1, rue Miollis Paris Cedex 15 75732 France

National Commission of Uruguay for UNESCO

Ministerio de Educación y Cultura Reconquista 535 - piso 5 MONTEVIDEO 111000 Uruguay