Estación Viva

Estación Viva is a botanical and wellness space at 3J7C+9RM, F de Castro, La Habana, Cuba. Its work brings together living plant pieces, mindful practices and hands-on learning, creating a place centred on slowing down and reconnecting with nature.

The signature creations are kokedamas, hand-shaped plant sculptures made with local coconut fibre and developed according to zero-waste principles. Each piece is treated as a living object rather than a conventional decoration, with an emphasis on natural materials, careful making and the changing character of plants over time.

Alongside its botanical shop, Estación Viva offers yoga and wellbeing activities designed around presence, breathing and personal balance. These practices give the venue a calm, reflective character, with an approach that favours simple routines and a closer relationship with the natural world.

Learning is another important part of the experience. Kits, cultivation guidance and practical workshops support people interested in creating and caring for a small garden. The focus is on making things by hand and building an ongoing connection with plants, rather than simply buying a finished object.

The atmosphere suits visitors interested in botanical design, conscious living, yoga and creative activities. It can appeal to those looking for a plant-based gift, a new indoor gardening project or a structured way to make space for wellbeing. The venue is better understood as a botanical and learning destination than as a café or restaurant, with its identity rooted in living creations and mindful experiences.

Estación Viva also presents a programme of activities through its calendar, allowing the offering to extend beyond the shop. Yoga sessions, workshops and cultivation-focused experiences give the space a changing rhythm while keeping the central idea consistent: caring for plants as a way of returning to a simpler, more attentive pace.