Orchids, plants that only thrive in very special conditions.
If you consider yourself a nature lover, you should head to the Havana Botanical Garden, considered one of the biggest in the world; it is located 25 kilometers south of the city, near the EXPO CUBA fairgrounds. There you can learn about 4,000 plant varieties, and over 145,000 seed varieties, planted over 600 hectares. There are over 500 orchid species, and over 100 cactus species as well.
In addition to Cuban plant life, there are collections from Australia, Oceania, Asia, Africa, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Mexico.
One highlight is the teaching area where the relationship between the plants and their natural environment is explained.
Another popular area is a section that explains plants that only thrive in very special conditions, like orchids and cacti.
As is that weren’t enough, the gardens have special significance for American conservationists, due to the number of bird, insect, reptile, amphibian and small mammal species that have taken residence here.
Visitors can choose to take a guided tour of the grounds, and can also use the internal transportation system, and eat at the on-site café. The National Botanical Garden is open from 9:00 AM a 4:00 PM, Monday to Sunday.
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