Quinta de los Molinos, National monument and botanical garden in Havana, Cuba
Quinta de los Molinos is a monument and botanical garden located where Infanta, Carlos III, and Boyeros avenues meet in Havana. The property spans two centuries with historic buildings, sprawling plant collections, and pathways that wind through the grounds.
The estate grew around two tobacco mills operated by a local landowner in the 19th century. As this industry declined, the land transformed into a botanical garden.
The name comes from two tobacco mills that once operated here using water from Havana's first aqueduct system. Visitors can still observe how this water system shaped the layout and design of the gardens.
The grounds have multiple entrances and early mornings or late afternoons offer the most pleasant visiting conditions when temperatures are cooler. Comfortable shoes work well since the paths through the gardens are often uneven and shaded.
The property houses a rare Cannonball Tree that naturally grows in tropical regions of South America and is seldom seen in Cuba. This species stands out distinctly from other plants in the garden due to its unusual shape.
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