Jardín botánico Nacional de Cuba

The garden covers several hundred hectares and holds thousands of plant species in different sections, from tropical greenhouses to open spaces. Specialized zones display succulents, orchids, water plants, and other collections arranged in a organized way.

The site was founded in 1968 and built with scientific support from Germany, opening to the public in 1984. It was developed under the University of Havana's direction and grew gradually into a major plant collection.

The Japanese garden displays the friendship between Cuba and Japan through traditional design and plant choices. Visitors can experience the subtle harmony between water, stones, and plants that defines this garden style.

Access is by way of the El Rocío Road in Calabazar, about 25 kilometers south of Havana. A car is very helpful to cover the large distances between the different areas.

The herbarium holds over 100,000 specimens of Cuban plants and is one of the largest such collections in the Caribbean. Visitors can see this scientific archive documenting the island's botanical diversity.

Location: Calabazar

Inception: 1968

GPS coordinates: 22.99153,-82.33962

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25