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PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
near Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen) archipelago, Cuba — offshore cay populations of hutias are relatively tame.

Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen) archipelago, Cuba — offshore cay populations of hutias are relatively tame. is a top spot to see Cuban Hutia (Capromys pilorides) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.

Cuban Hutia (Capromys pilorides)

BEST TIME TO SEE

Walk forest trails at dusk in Humboldt National Park or Zapata; hutias move slowly and can be observed at close range.

SIGHTING TIP

Year-round; crepuscular activity peaks at dusk and dawn; easier to spot on cloudy days when they remain active longer.

Coordinates

20.8000°N, 79.0000°W

HABITAT

Tropical forest, mangroves, rocky coastal scrub, and secondary forest throughout Cuba and many offshore cays.

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

Hotels and Stays Nearby

Within 25 Km

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