UNESCO runs the influential World Heritage Sites program. There are 26 UNESCO World Heritage sites in the United States

Another new update to the World Heritage list was the Peruaçu River Canyon in Minas Gerais, Brazil, a stunning canyon with natural flora as well as impressive rock formations. The canyon is also popular among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, and was recognized as one of the best trails in the region by AllTrails .

All of the new places added to the list this year have “outstanding universal value” and meet at least one out of 10 additional selection criteria, such as being a “masterpiece of human creative genius” or being an area of “exceptional natural beauty.” Here’s a closer look at four of the newest World Heritage Sites.