Caribbean Flowers, Gardens & parks + Museum pictures

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A pristine and undeveloped swath of lowland subtropical forest, this park features swimmable freshwater lagoons, a petting zoo and an iguana habitat.

Marauding pirates and seafaring merchants were once spied from this hilltop vantage point, which now features a monumental cross with a viewing deck.

The main square of Trinidad, Cuba, is lined with colorful historic buildings constructed during the region’s prominence as a sugar-producing center.

Once an important defensive stronghold, this atmospheric fort now houses a museum dedicated to the island’s enthralling history.

A pristine and undeveloped swath of lowland subtropical forest, this park features swimmable freshwater lagoons, a petting zoo and an iguana habitat.

Dine at lakeside restaurants, wander amid landscaped gardens, spot varied birdlife and partake in recreational pursuits at this picturesque park.

Get a glimpse into Hemingway’s everyday life at his Cuban home, which remains almost exactly as it was when he lived there in the 1940s.

View Cuba’s formal art collections at these two sites, one focused on international and the other on Cuban art.

Learn the legend of the infamous pirate at this scenic complex set around a historic Danish tower in an area known as the Williamsburg of the Caribbean.

See a pretty panorama of colonial architecture and historic monuments in this leafy park that marks the birthplace of Cienfuegos.

The main square of Trinidad, Cuba, is lined with colorful historic buildings constructed during the region’s prominence as a sugar-producing center.

This city, famed mostly for its formidable cathedral, offers an authentic experience of the Dominican Republic away from the beachside resorts.

Learn about the fascinating history of Cuba’s capital through the interesting fortresses, lively esplanades and plazas surrounded with colonial architecture in its old town district.

Sit beneath the shade of a palm tree, browse the stands of a book fair and visit museums set in grand palaces at Havana’s oldest square.

Encounter some of the world’s prettiest and most delicate creatures at this fascinating tropical garden.

Get a glimpse into Hemingway’s everyday life at his Cuban home, which remains almost exactly as it was when he lived there in the 1940s.

Santo Domingo’s cultural hub, this leafy plaza has a concentrated cluster of museums, as well as the national theater and national library.

Walk the same halls that were once paced by the son of Christopher Columbus in this stunning preservation of Spanish colonial architecture.

One of the oldest buildings on the island, this fort offers magnificent views as well as a look back in time to the years of Danish rule in St. Croix.

Sit on a bench in this pleasant park and watch the goings-on as the people of Santa Clara gather for music and friendship.

Honoring one of Cuba’s heroes of literature and politics, this monument towers over the Plaza de la Revolucion in the heart of Havana.

A pristine and undeveloped swath of lowland subtropical forest, this park features swimmable freshwater lagoons, a petting zoo and an iguana habitat.

View Cuba’s formal art collections at these two sites, one focused on international and the other on Cuban art.