Holguin Botanical Garden Expands Summer Activities

The Holguin Botanical Garden, located in the Mayabe Valley, is expanding its recreational offerings this summer. As part of its healthy leisure options for visitors.

Despite the fuel crisis, which makes it difficult to travel to the facility located about five kilometers from the city’s historic center. A varied plan has been developed to offer families a unique experience in nature.

In addition to traditional activities such as guided tours, the rental of open spaces, and workshops on the conservation of critically endangered and unique plant species found only in eastern Cuba. Other activities such as the restoration of botanical areas have been added, explained the institution’s website.

Among these experiences, the creation of a space for cultivating the plants mentioned by Major General Calixto García Íñiguez in his Campaign Diary stands out. Allowing children and young people to connect with local history.

This initiative is being developed in conjunction with specialists from the monumental complex that bears the name of the Cuban hero. Known as the General of the Three Wars, the digital publication added.

As part of the summer activities, ties with the community are being strengthened. Through solid waste collection near the river that borders the garden and other environmental education initiatives.

Affiliated with the Center for Environmental Research and Services. The space also has areas for planting exotic plants from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, characteristic of the national landscape.

With information from the Cuban News Agency