Transhumance in La Rioja declared Intangible Cultural Heritage
13 May 2026
Effective: 21 Apr 2026
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Who is affected:
Transhumant herders, rural communities and administrations in La Rioja
Summary
La Rioja officially recognizes transhumance as intangible cultural heritage. This traditional livestock practice is thus legally protected and preserved.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Decreto 10/2026 declares Transhumance in La Rioja as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (BIC), granting it the highest patrimonial protection provided for in regional regulations. This declaration entails obligations of safeguarding, documentation and promotion of the practice by public administrations. It represents the …
Full official title
Decreto 10/2026, de 21 de abril, por el que se declara bien de interés cultural, con carácter inmaterial, La Trashumancia en La Rioja.