Camaguey Province is our easternmost destination. The city of Camaguey provides the base for our efforts to track down Cuba’s eastern endemic species (Cuban Parakeet, Cuban Palm Crow, Giant Kingbird, and Cuban Meadowlark, among them). Colonial Camaguey’s prosperity nearly proved to be it’s undoing, as it was a favorite of pirate raiding parties in the late 18th century.

Consequently, the city was moved inland from the coast, and its design was characterized by a maze of narrow, cobbled streets to confuse persistent raiders. In addition to its proximity to excellent birding destinations, Camaguey offers a unique and authentic Cuban experience often overlooked by the tourist crowd.