The Côa Valley participated in the 2nd Ibero-American Meeting of Managers of Rock Art Sites inscribed on the World Heritage List, held from 4 to 6 June 2025 in Santillana del Mar, Spain.

During the meeting, various initiatives relating to the study, conservation and management of rock art heritage were presented, contributing to the exchange of experiences and joint reflection on the challenges of preserving, raising awareness of and promoting this heritage.

The event brought together managers from Portugal, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Bolivia, Peru and Spain, providing a forum for dialogue and cooperation on good practices that respect the diversity and cultural richness of rock art sites.

Participation in this meeting reaffirmed the Côa Valley’s commitment to safeguarding, conserving, researching, raising awareness of and promoting rock art, in line with the mission of the Côa Parque Foundation.