About
Director - Latin America Region
Mr. Enrique Castaño de la Serna
Position held: Senior professor
Name and address of employer: Centro de Investigación Cientifica de Yucatan, Unidad de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular de Plantas, Calle 43 no 130 Col Chuburna de Hidalgo, CP 97200, Mérida, Mexico
General comments
Enrique Castaño from Mexico, As a second-generation bonsai artist was introduced to the art of bonsai as a normal part of life, overtime his love for nature lead to his studies in biology followed by Ph.D in 1997 from Rochester University. After he did postdoctoral positions at Harvard and in the UK, which were valued opportunities to observe the work of well-known artist and more important to see different aspects of nature in different regions of the world. Currently, he is the president of Bonsai Tropical de Mexico, President of FELAB, Director of BCI and Past director of ABS. He is active in the education of bonsai Arts as well as a full professor in the scientific research center in Merida. During the years he has obtained several bonsai awards and recognitions from WBFF, BCI, FELAB, CBA, IST, etc, has been an Editor for KBA and ABP, and has published several articles and a book on bonsai botany. He has done several demonstrations in the UK, USA, Mexico, Czech Rep. Lithuania, China, and Chinese Taipei. But most important is his love for understanding nature and finding how to represent it in the beautiful art of bonsai.
Latin American & Caribbean Bonsai Federation (FELAB)
After the first World Bonsai Congress in Japan in 1989 when WBFF was created a group of Latin American bonsai enthusiast was appointed to create a Federation in order to become a region to be part of WBFF.
In February of 1992, in the city of Cali, Colombia with participants from Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Peru, Uruguay and Colombia FELAB was created.
The main objective of this organization is to promote the dissemination of knowledge of the art of Bonsai, its philosophy and the specific techniques with the aim of developing this art, Bonsai organizations and individuals through the educational and cultural means multinational friendship, understanding and goodwill between members of FELAB and other organizations of the world of bonsai.
Our Region includes all countries in the Caribbean and South America.
We do have a Regional web page for more information. Our official language on that page is Spanish www.felab.com
Latin America Region Collection
Latin America Region Collection 2
Bonsai showcase by renowned
artists from Latin America Region
Puerto Rico bonsai Exhibition 2023
FELAB Convention March 2024 (photo collection 1)
FELAB Convention March 2024 (photos collection 2)
FELAB Member Club 2021 - 2024
Country | Club Name | Contact | Role | Email |
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Argentina | Bonsai Argento | Sergio Luciani | - | bonsaiargento@gmail.com |
Argentina | Pueblo Bonsai | Cristian Cangaro | - | bonsaiplatense@iclud.com |
Barbados | Bonsai Club de Barbados | Kaye Hall / Debbi Hall | - | - |
Chile | Club NeoBonsai Chile | Christian Rasse | - | neobonsaichile1@gmail.com |
Colombia | Escuela Bonsai Ya | Nicolas Lara | - | bonsai@bonsai-ya.co |
Colombia | Club de Amigos del Bonsai Cali, Kibo Bonsai | German Arellano | 2d Vicepresident FELAB | arellanogerman@hotmail.com |
Costa Rica | Asociacion Costarricense de Bonsai (ACOBONSAI) | Esteban Campos | - | bonsaicamon@gmail.com |
Costa Rica | Bonsai Lifestyle Studio> | Lilly Tello Ortiz | - | limartello@hotmail.com |
Cuba | Grupo de Cultores Club Cuba Bonsai | Yusniel Humberto Fernandez | - | yusnielhcubabonsai036@gmail.com |
Cuba | Cultivadores de Bonsai Habana | Jorge Guerra Pensado | - | bunjin_do95@yahoo.com |
Ecuador | Asociacion Bonsai de Quito | Eduardo Asanza | - | - |
Ecuador | Bonsai Studio Guayaquil | Laura Lorena Gutierrez | - | lauralorena2005@hotmail.com |
Individual Members
Country | Club Name | Contact | Role | Email |
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Ecuador | - | Yunan Yenchong | - | - |
Guatemala | - | Corcal Trees | - | info@corcaltrees.com |
Panama | - | Barbara Bernal | bambybonsai@gmail.com | |
Republica Dominicana | - | Victor Liriano | 1st Vicepresident FELAB | victor@arteluzsa.com |
🌿 FELAB Announces New Executive Board (2026–2030)
The Latin American Bonsai Federation (FELAB), representing associations, clubs, and institutions dedicated to the promotion and development of bonsai and suiseki across Latin America, is pleased to announce the formation of its new Executive Board.
Following the electoral process held on June 7, 2026, the leadership team for the 2026–2030 term was unanimously elected and has officially assumed its duties. FELAB reaffirms its commitment to fellowship, education, cooperation, and cultural preservation—values that align with the global vision of the World Bonsai Friendship Federation (WBFF).
👥 FELAB Executive Board 2026–2030
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Sergio Luciani (Argentina) – President
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Carlos Tramujas (Brazil) – Vice President
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Consuelo Ruedas Pérez (Mexico) – Secretary
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Barbara Bernal (Panama) – Treasurer
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Hugo Zamora Luna (Mexico) – Board Member
📢 Official Communications
All institutional and administrative communications concerning FELAB should be directed through the official channels of the current Executive Board.
🌎 Our Commitment
FELAB looks forward to strengthening bonds of friendship and collaboration with WBFF and the global bonsai community. Together, we aim to foster knowledge exchange, inspire future generations, and promote the art of bonsai and suiseki internationally.
With respect and enthusiasm, FELAB pledges to contribute the diversity and cultural richness of Latin America to the worldwide growth of bonsai.
FELAB Executive Board (2026–2030)
