What to Do in Haiti?
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Top Attractions
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Discover Eight of the Best Beaches in Haiti
Beaches & Islands…reach Port-Salut, take National Road 2 from Port-au-Prince towards Les Cayes, and continue to Port-Salut, located 30 kilometers west of Les Cayes. The drive from Port-au-Prince takes approximately three hours. Labadee Beach…
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How to Spend a Day at Île-à-Rat (Amiga Island)
Beaches & Islands…advisable. Best time to visit Visiting Île-à-Rat offers a delightful experience year-round, thanks to its tropical climate. For a quieter visit with cooler weather, aim for September to February, though…
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Jump into the Cobalt Waters of Bassin Bleu
Wildlife & Nature…in Haiti? Check out our guide to the best waterfalls in Haiti. Written by Kelly Paulemon. Published July 2018. Updated February 2025. Find Bassin Bleu External Links Find out more about…
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Ride the Waves: A Surfer’s Guide to Haiti’s Prime Spots
Adventure travelDiscover the exhilarating world of surfing in Haiti. From the serene Ti Mouillage to the adrenaline-pumping waves at Kabic, check out Haiti’s best surf spots.
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Sans-Souci Palace
…Site with the Citadelle Laferrière. A visit to both sites is considered essential for any trip to Haiti, and the hike (or horse-ride) from Milot to the Palace and then on…
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The Museum of the Haitian National Pantheon
Art & CultureMUPANAH – Museum of The Haitian National Pantheon Photo: Anton Lau The Museum of the Haitian National Pantheon Built partially underground, this museum displays artefacts illustrating Haiti’s history with an…
Top Sights
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Citadelle Henri
DestinationsCitadelle Laferrière is the largest fortress in the Americas. Haitians call it the eighth wonder of the world and, if you make it up the summit of Pic Laferrière, you’ll see why.
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Explore the enchanting ruins of Fort Saint-Louis
…Although severely weathered, the fort feels as towering and as imposing as it must have been three centuries ago. Fort Saint-Louis Photo: Mikkel Ulriksen Built in 1702 by French occupiers, Fort…
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Gingerbread Houses
History & Heritage…at 59 Lavaud 3, Port-au-Prince. Gingerbread House at 14 Rue Marcelin, Port-au-Prince. Gingerbread House at 32 Lamartiniere, Port-au-Prince. Gingerbread House at the Episcopal University, 14 Rue Légitime, Port-au-Prince. Gingerbread House…
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Sans-Souci Palace
…Site with the Citadelle Laferrière. A visit to both sites is considered essential for any trip to Haiti, and the hike (or horse-ride) from Milot to the Palace and then on…
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Rhythms and Rituals at Lakou Soukri’s Vodou Festival
Festivals & Events…in Vodou culture, renowned for its spiritual significance and sense of community. Despite its rich traditions, Vodou frequently encounters misunderstandings and stereotypes that veil its authenticity. What essential truths does…
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Day-trip to Haiti’s prettiest lake
DestinationsAbout three hours north-east of Port-au-Prince, Lake Péligre is Haiti’s second-largest lake. Here’s why it’s worth a detour.
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Dondon grottoes
DestinationsThe 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.
Art & Culture
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Explore Haiti’s Contemporary Art Scene at Villa Kalewès
…is easily recognizable by the rich gingerbread color of its fairy-tale wooden walls and white lace-like edging. It’s one of the most important gingerbread structures in Pétion-Ville, and remains both…
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How Haitian Are You? Try This Cultural Quiz!
Haiti Up Close…so much to show and so much to tell. Do you know some not so common Haitian facts or want to prove to your Haitian grandmother that you know some Kreyòl? Maybe…
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La Maison Dufort: Defining Haitian Architecture in Port-au-Prince
Art & Culture…one of the jewels of the emblematic architectural style of Gingerbread houses in Haiti. It is a vestige of this architectural style that was especially popular around the turn of…
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Meet the Haitian Artists from the Village of Noailles
Art & CultureVillage Noailles Photo: Franck Fontain Meet the Metal-makers of the Artistic Village of Noailles In the neighborhood of Croix-des-Bouquet, east of Port-au-Prince, the streets echo with the clang of hammer and…
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Meet the Colorful Characters From the Jacmel Carnival
Art & Culture…the curious name for this carnival costume is that of the first person who had the original idea to parade a donkey in the carnival. Zombie carnival costumes Photo: Jean…
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Meet the Haitian Cyberpunk Artists of Grand Rue
Art & Culture…other-worldly creatures – artefacts twisted, turned and upcycled from parts pulled from wreckage. It’s diabolical and heavenly. On any given day, you can find Eugene here, kneeling with his welding…
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Not just naive: check out the art at Le Centre d’Art
Le Centre d’Art gallery in Port-au-Prince is a great way to spend an hour or two out of the tropical sun and immersed in Haiti’s rich and colorful culture.
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Peer into the Studio of Haitian Artist Maxan Jean Louis
Art & CultureVisit the home studio of Maxan Jean Louis, one of Haiti’s most celebrated Saint Soley Painters, and take home a vibrant deamscape of your own.
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Seven Haitian Artists to Follow on Instagram
Art & Culture…it a goal to capture the essential and often overlooked nature of the human experience. She primarily shoots in black and white. The uniqueness of her work emanates from a…
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Ten of the Best Books about Haiti
Art & CultureThe 10 books you should read before you visit Haiti Cosy up with these ten books that explore the fascinating stories of Haiti. Did you know that in Haitian vodou, a healer and a sorcerer are two completely different things? There are so many things to learn about Haitian culture and history that sometimes, the […]
Food & Drink
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Must-Try Haitian Fruits & Vegetables This Winter
Food & Drink…2025. Your pocket guide to Cap-Haïtien Cap-Haïtien is Haiti’s second largest city, popular with travellers because of its proximity to world-class beaches and UNESCO heritage sites. Read story Top things…
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15 Creole Feasts That Will Make You Want to Visit Haiti
Food & Drink…Gratine lanbi at Gingerbread Restaurant Head downtown to the Pacot district for the treasure that is Gingerbread Restaurant. Their gratine lanbi (conch gratinée) alone is worth the trip. Locally known as lambi, conch…
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Haitian Cuisine: A Culinary Map of Haiti
Food & Drink…valleys, mountains and beaches…each department has its own culinary speciality” A culinary map of Haitian food Come with us on a lip-smacking journey around one of the greatest little countries…
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Have You Tried These 7 Haitian Summer Flavours?
Food & DrinkWhet your appetite and test your knowledge of Caribbean cuisine with this list of our seven favorite Haitian summer flavors!
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Passion Fruit & Poisson Gros Sel: The Haitian Cuisine
Food & DrinkFried shrimps at Habitation Turpin, Petion-Ville Photo: Anton Lau Passion Fruit & Poisson Gros Sel: The Haitian Cuisine Haiti has a bright and vivid culture, and there is no place…
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Rum is big in Haiti. Here’s what to drink.
Food & DrinkWhile the Barbadians are said to have invented modern rum, we think it’s the Haitians who perfected it. Here are five tipples to try while vacationing in Haiti.
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Soup Joumou – the taste of freedom
Food & DrinkThis once-forbidden stew now symbolises independence. Find out what makes Soup Joumou so special, and where to find some to try while you’re in Haiti.
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The Haitian Street Food You Have to Try
Food & DrinkVendors selling street food in Fermathe Photo: Franck Fontain The Haitian Street Food You Have to Try (According to a Local) This is the Haitian street food you have to…
Wildlife & Nature
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Check out These 10 Amazing Haitian Birds
Wildlife & NatureDid you know that you’ll see more Caribbean birds in Haiti than (almost) anywhere else? Which of these ten amazing Haitian birds have you seen?
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Explore Haitian Nature at Wynne Farm Ecological Reserve
Wildlife & Nature…animals that live and work on Wynne Farm. You can even go horse-riding. One of the few ways to go horse-riding in haiti, this activity is adapted to suit your…
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Explore the Waterfall and Grottoes of Bassin Zim
Wildlife & Nature…can become murky. Written by Kelly Paulemon. Published July 2018. Updated March 2025. Find Bassin Zim External Links Check out the latest visitor reviews Tripadvisor Your pocket guide to Cap-Haïtien Cap-Haïtien…
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Hike the Hillsides of Forêt des Pins
Wildlife & NatureFresh air, forest and stunning views make the Forêt de Pins a great destination for active travellers looking to hike into Haiti’s wildlife and nature.
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Jump into the Cobalt Waters of Bassin Bleu
Wildlife & Nature…in Haiti? Check out our guide to the best waterfalls in Haiti. Written by Kelly Paulemon. Published July 2018. Updated February 2025. Find Bassin Bleu External Links Find out more about…
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Kaskad Pichon
DestinationsKaskad 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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Scale the peak of Pic La Selle
DestinationsHispaniola is one of the most mountainous islands in the Caribbean, and Pic La Selle is Haiti’s highest peak. A day hike to Pic La Selle offers spectacular views over the dramatic landscape of Hispaniola.
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Seven of Haiti’s Prettiest Waterfalls
Wildlife & NatureDive into the beauty and magic of Haiti’s natural wonders and discover the hidden gems of Haiti’s prettiest waterfalls.
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