Caribbean Gardens & parks + Waterfall pictures

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

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

Reward yourself with a swim in the pool of this pretty waterfall after hiking along a river through unblemished rainforest. 

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

This bright yellow building near Plaza Mayor holds examples of some of the most impressive wealth from the city’s rich past.

Although Beatles music was once banned in Cuba, one famed Beatle now sits eternally as a bronze statue on a bench in this park in Havana.

Sip rum cocktails or enjoy a cigar on a terrace overlooking the intriguing Old Town while you contemplate the history of this newly accessible Caribbean city.

Reward yourself with a swim in the pool of this pretty waterfall after hiking along a river through unblemished rainforest. 

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

Visit a sun-kissed archipelago with long stretches of deserted sands, an extensive coral reef system and clear warm waters.

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

Experience San Juan at its most modern in a chic neighborhood packed with high-end fashion shops, elegant casinos and popular restaurants. 

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

Experience San Juan at its most modern in a chic neighborhood packed with high-end fashion shops, elegant casinos and popular restaurants. 

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

Appreciate excellent panoramic views of El Yunque National Forest’s rolling mountains, flourishing rainforest and endemic birdlife at this observation tower.

Discover an empire built on sugar and rum as you explore the intriguing galleries and luxurious refurbished rooms in this 1930s Spanish Revival mansion.

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

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

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

Relive Cuban history from the 1400s to the present day via exhibits set in the exquisite rooms of Havana’s former presidential palace.

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

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