Visit to the Cupaynicu Botanical Garden 
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Located less than 20km from
Bayamo, the Cupaynicu Botanical Gardens covers a little more than 100
hectares where over 2000 species of plants having economic or
scientific value are grown. Growing here are mohogany, cedar and linden
trees plus a wide variety of palm trees. Even a palm that forms a small
olive-like fruit that is used to make soap. Ever heard of Palmolive
brand soap?
More than 300 varieties of
medicinal plants are grown, some which are used in the traditional
Green Medicine Laboratories in the province. As well, almost 100
varieties of cactus can be found here.
