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Citadelle Laferrière in Milot

Photo: Angelo Miramonti

In the heart of the Caribbean, Haiti is home to stunning beaches, mountains, waterfalls, incredible festivals, historic forts and the Caribbean’s premiere art scene.

As Cap-Haïtien's 350th anniversary draws near, take a swooping dive down into the heart of the city, and learn how it earned its well-deserved title as Haiti's second city.
With as few as three rainy days each month, gorgeous weather is almost guaranteed. Haiti's "winter" is the best time for surfing, snorkeling, diving and trekking.
Close to the edge of the Ouest and Artibonite departments, this unhurried town is the hub of the Arcadins Coast, a picturesque stretch of white-sand beaches home to most of Haiti’s resorts.
The ruins of Sans-Souci Palace are a UNESCO World Heritage monument to post-revolutionary opulence.
Citadelle Laferrière is the largest fortress in the Americas.
In the heart of the Caribbean between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic Haiti has over a thousand miles of coastline with dozens of destination-worthy beaches.
  • Destinations

    Lake Azuéi

    Lake Azuéi lies 18 miles east of Port-au-Prince and borders Haiti's next-door neighbor, the Dominican Republic. Spanning 65 blue square miles, Lake Azuéi is a remarkable ecosystem, and a great starting point for wilderness excursions.   Already Haiti's largest lake, Lake Azuéi has been baffling scientists by rising for two decades - and no one …

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  • Destinations

    Photo Journal: Pétion-Ville

    As one of the busiest cities and commercial areas of the Ouest department, Pétion-Ville is very well known for its hustle and bustle — and yet still makes room to find peace in its everyday rhythm.

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  • Adventure travel

    Dondon grottoes

    The Dondon grottoes are a stunning system of ten caves in north Haiti, 22 miles south of Cap-Haïtien past the UNESCO World Heritage San Souci Palace.

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  • Destinations

    Photo Journal: Marigot

    One hour east of the seaside city of Jacmel, the municipality of Marigot sits right between the edge of the water and an important element of everyday people’s lives.

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  • Beaches & Islands

    Explore Jérémie

    At the end of a 180-mile journey west along Haiti’s southern peninsula, Jérémie is a busy coastal town with mountains cascading at its back. A city full of history and character, you’ll want to dedicate a couple of days to fully explore.   If you’ve travelled through the north of Haiti before (especially driving from …

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  • Adventure travel

    Kaskad Pichon

    Kaskad Pichon (Cascade Pichon) is a stunning waterfall located in the South-East Haiti. It's notoriously hard to get to, but worth the adventure!

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  • Beaches & Islands

    Explore Pestel

    Pestel is a Haitian harbour town with a vibrant market, incredible sunrises, sunsets and laidback charm. Caves, islands and the annual Fête de la Mer (Festival of the Sea) are top attractions.

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  • Art & Culture

    Fort Ogé

    This 200 year-old fortress site is cared for by the local community and offers visitors a personal tour through Haiti's battle for independence.

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  • Art & Culture

    Cap-Haïtien City Guide

    Cap-Haïtien is Haiti’s second largest city, popular with travellers because of its proximity to world-class beaches and UNESCO heritage sites.

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  • Beaches & Islands

    Top destinations for December and January in Haiti

    In December and January, rain is rare and gorgeous weather is almost guaranteed. Here are the very best places to be in Haiti during your vacation.

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