Caribbean Art + Gardens & Parks 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Tropical beaches, surf breaks, magnificent mountain landscapes and a friendly welcome await visitors to this island destination in the heart of the Caribbean Sea.

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

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

Drink, dine, enjoy live music and experience the lively atmosphere of a restaurant made famous by celebrity patrons from around the world.

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

Quickly becoming a popular Caribbean resort location, this town on a narrow Cuban peninsula has a beautiful beach and more than 50 tourist hotels.

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.

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

Drink, dine, enjoy live music and experience the lively atmosphere of a restaurant made famous by celebrity patrons from around the world.

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.

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

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

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

Relax in the cafés and browse the art galleries, which fill the grandiose mansions that frame this lively square in Old Havana.