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This study explores the effectiveness of biogeochemical sampling using cedars in the Escambray Complex of Cuba for detecting copper and other mineral deposits. The research compares the concentrations of elements like lead, silver, and copper in different parts of cedar trees (leaves, flowers, and young branches) with traditional soil sampling methods. The results demonstrate that biogeochemical sampling, particularly using the ends of young cedar branches, is more effective than soil sampling in identifying mineral anomalies. The study found that cedars primarily concentrate elements directly related to the pyrite-copper outcrop, such as lead, silver, and copper, while soil samples mainly concentrate molybdenum, which is not a pathfinder element for this type of ore. The research concludes that biogeochemical sampling is not only more effective but also more efficient, reducing the overall quantity of samples needed and proving particularly useful in challenging tropical terrains. This method shows promise for improving mineral exploration techniques in Cuba and other tropical regions. P. Geo. Ricardo A Valls, M. Sc. and Geo Gadfly Valls Geoconsultant ORCID ID- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5421-0914 Scopus Author ID: 7003369619/35335510700 ResearcherID: S-6604-2018 If you like this content, please "buy me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goldendroplets