qhapaq ñan
states: [argentina] [bolivia] [chile] [colombia] [ecuador] [peru]
category: cultural
year: 2014
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: -18.2500000000, -69.5916666667
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 1459
world heritage site: 1459
Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System, a UNESCO World Heritage site in South America, recognized in 2014, is a vast Incan road network spanning six countries—Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru—built from the 13th to 16th centuries. Stretching across mountains, valleys, and deserts, this engineering marvel linked communities, facilitated trade, and supported the Inca Empire’s administration with stone paths, bridges, and rest stops. This transnational site reflects South America’s pre-Columbian heritage, showcasing the Inca’s mastery of diverse landscapes and cultural connectivity.
