CubaPLUS Magazine

The Botanical Gardens of Cuba, until recently numbered 13, are one of the most attractive offers for those who wish to get in touch with the plant biodiversity of the archipelago, and even internationally in some cases, with information that is always useful and enriching that gives the wisdom with which they are organized and the fascinating information they provide us.

Healthy life in the open air, in beautiful natural ecosystems, science and history... Peeking into our Botanical Gardens is an option that should not be underestimated, as they often synthesize characteristics of certain regions of the country, from East to West. Without further ado, we recommend the National Botanical Garden of Havana, located on the outskirts of the city, with an entrance in front of the large area of national and international exhibitions and fairs called ExpoCuba.

A true paradise with thousands of floristic and forest species from Cuba and exotic regions of the planet. And with almost the same national relevance is that of Cienfuegos, in the central province of the country with the same name, whose scientific and research work has given it great prestige and fame, in addition to the beauties of the species that grow there.

Other similar institutions of interest are the Juan Tomás Roig Experimental Station, named after the relevant naturalist whose discoveries amazed the world in his time, the Institute of Fundamental Agricultural Research and that named Capaynicú, the latter highly specialized in certain current and promising studies .

Among the representatives of the Cuban provinces, those of Las Tunas, Holguín, Matanzas, Pinar del Río, Sancti Spíritus, Villa Clara and the famous Soroa Orchid Garden, in the westernmost province, and the Fern Garden in Santiago de Cuba stand out.

The national territory, whose forest mass has been recovering in recent years from 14 percent, approximately, in 1959 to about 30 percent, exhibits 23 percent under the management of conservative and protectionist programs, which stimulate relations of human communities in harmony with nature.

There is a network of nature reserves, protected areas and national parks, recognized by international institutions. The Botanical Gardens also carry out serious research and contribute to educational activities with schoolchildren and adults to guarantee the protection and splendor of Cuban nature. Although all agree that there is still a long way to go.