Caribbean 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.

Cross the drawbridge of this fortress complex to see its cannons and mortars and inspect the fascinating items on display in the Navigation Museum.

Marvel at the many arches of the majestic façade and enter this regal palace to visit its museum and learn about the city.

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

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

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

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

One of the earliest mansions of the city’s golden age is now a museum showing the elegant fineries of Trinidad’s wealthy sugar-producing period.

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.

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

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.

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

Enjoy the elegant colonial buildings, impressive art installations and great people-watching opportunities that make this Old Havana plaza so special. 

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.

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.

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

Cross the drawbridge of this fortress complex to see its cannons and mortars and inspect the fascinating items on display in the Navigation Museum.

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

Catch superb ballet and opera performances and take a guided tour at one of the oldest-running theaters in Latin America.

Cross the drawbridge of this fortress complex to see its cannons and mortars and inspect the fascinating items on display in the Navigation Museum.

Cross the drawbridge of this fortress complex to see its cannons and mortars and inspect the fascinating items on display in the Navigation Museum.