Alejandro de Humboldt National Park

States
Cuba
Category
Natural
Year
2001
Location
Guantánamo and Holguín Provinces
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Coordinates
20.45, -75
Last Visited
Not visited yet
UNESCO ID
839
WH Site
839
Alejandro de Humboldt National Park

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Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cuba, is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and complex ecosystems. Named after the German scientist Alexander von Humboldt, who explored the island in the early 19th century, the park features a diverse range of flora and fauna, including numerous endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. Its varied topography, from lush rainforests to coastal landscapes, supports unique evolutionary processes, making it a critical conservation area and a standout natural treasure in the Caribbean.

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