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Holbrook Travel’s International Garden Tours Presents Gardens & History of Cuba
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Cuba, the “Pearl of the Antilles”, has an amazing history, some of the best music and dancing in the world, and is full of indigenous species of flora and fauna. The time is almost here, when an American citizen can travel freely to this wonderful country, meet the people, learn of their culture, and see for the first time its natural beauty. This tour will take you into the historical and cultural capital of Cuba, Havana, with its many museums, churches, fortresses, and of great interest, the many buildings under restoration. Amazingly enough, through the revolution and economic hardships endured by the people of this country, the Botanical Gardens, Organic Farms, private gardens, and agriculture have thrived. You will travel to the Valley de Vinales, one of the most beautiful parts of Cuba, and to Zapata National Park – home to an amazing amount of plant and bird species. Cubans are passionate people, displayed in everything they do, from their music, dance, love of life, and their love of the natural beauty found on this Caribbean Island. Explore with us on this long awaited journey to Cuba – your life will be changed forever!
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Itinerary
- Enjoy staying at the famous Hotel Nacional de Cuba in Havana – take in one of their dinner shows and experience the amazing music and dancing of Cuba!
- Learn about the fascinating history of Cuba on a walking tour of Old Town – visit the Plaza de Armas, Palacio de los Capitanes, Generales Museo de la Ciudad, Plaza de San Francisco, Plaza de la Catedral, Catedral de San Cristóbal de La Habana, Castillo de la Real Fuerza, and the many restoration projects currently under way.
- Meet Dr. Ramona Oviedo – Botanic Researcher from National Museum of Natural History – who will speak about the richness of the flora of Cuba.
- Visit one of many organic farms “El Vivero de Almar”, considered one of the most successful. Meet the owner, Miguel Salcines, an expert agronomist.
- Visit the National Institute for Research on Tropical Agriculture for a presentation by the Cuban Association of Crop and Forestry Professionals.
- Enjoy a guided tour of the National Botanical Garden in the outskirts of Havana. The garden is on 600 hectares with over 4000 different species. It is known for its field collection, representing the various eco-systems found in Cuba. The Japanese Garden designed by the landscape architect Yoshikuni Araki in 1988 is also one of the main attractions.
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Orchid Garden in Soroa. It hosts an amazing display of tropical plants and trees. The flora and fauna is quite spectacular and includes more than 20,000 plants, representing over 700 species.
- Take in the breathtaking views of the Valley de Vinales and the Mogotes; flat-topped hills dating back to the Jurassic period.
- Delight in Carmen and Caridad Miranda´s Botanic and Herb Garden. This small paradise creates an Eden full of fruits trees, orchids and medicinal plants.
- Meet a special tobacco farmer named Alfredo and his family; hardworking Cubans that have been growing tobacco and other crops on the same land for over 100 years and now being run by 3 generations.
- Explore the Biosphere Reserve, Zapata National Park, covering 1,930 square miles, and home to more than 1,000 species of plants, 37 species of reptiles, and is considered one of the premier bird watching destinations in the world.
Tour Months: November to April
Tour Length: 10 days
Land Pricing: $1876 price is based on a group of 20 in double occupancy & 2 complimentary leaders.
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