Bogotá approves heritage protection plan for Central Cemetery

The National Council of Cultural Heritage unanimously approved a Special Management and Protection Plan (PEMP) for the Central Cemetery in Bogotá. The plan establishes measures to conserve the historic, architectural and cultural value of the cemetery, which is designated a National Cultural Interest Asset, while ensuring the continuation of essential funeral services.

Implementation will be coordinated by the Special Administrative Unit of Public Services (UAESP) together with the District Institute of Cultural Heritage (IDPC), the Ministry of Culture, and other national and district entities. The PEMP also aims to promote cultural, educational and tourism activities, improve public spaces for mourning, and involve private and community stakeholders in the cemetery’s long‑term stewardship.