WORLD HERITAGE SITES

SIAN KA'AN

• Located in Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula
• It is a large, extremely diverse biosphere full of diverse wildlife
• It is important because it is a beautiful place and it is one of the only ecosystems that supports such a large amount of endangered species

HISTORIC TOLEDO

• Located in the center of Spain
• An ancient city that dates back to the Romans and has been a strategic and integral part of Spanish history
• It is important because it is like a second Jerusalem, it has a deep historical value, and it is considered by many to be a true embodiement of what Spain is

TIKAL NATIONAL PARK

• It is located in Tikal, Guatemala
• It is a large cultural and nature preserve, in it lies one of the biggest cultural centers of the Mayans, and many diverse species
• I think it is important because many important ruins of the Mayan civilization and it helps to protect many species from harm and Mayan culture from disappearing

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS

• These islands are located in the South Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America
• They are islands that are a "melting pot" of marine life and are home to many diverse species and are a prime example of evolution
• They are important because they are home to many diverse species, it is important to science, and they are a beautiful natural wonder

LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK

• It is located in southern Argentina
• It is a protected national park that has many glaciers that are large and beautiful
• It is important because it helps to protect the glaciers and keep a part of our history "alive" and the glaciers are amazing natural wonders and a very impressive