What to Do in Haiti?
Get inspired with our handpicked attractions and adventures
Top Attractions
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Discover Eight of the Best Beaches in Haiti
Beaches & IslandsDiscover the stunning beauty of Haiti’s coastline with our guide to the best beaches. Find your perfect Caribbean paradise here!
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How to Spend a Day at Île-à-Rat (Amiga Island)
Beaches & IslandsStep into the hidden splendor of Île à Rat aka Amiga Island, Haiti’s answer to Caribbean paradise, perfect if you’re seeking (almost) undiscovered beauty.
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Jump into the Cobalt Waters of Bassin Bleu
Bassin Bleu is a series of four cobalt-blue pools connected by waterfalls and guarded by impressive rock formations, just 12km west of Jacmel.
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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
A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Sans-Souci Palace is considered essential for any visit to Haiti, and the journey to the site is well-worth the effort.
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The Museum of the Haitian National Pantheon
Art & CultureGet up close to artefacts from a Colombus ship, slave shackles, murder weapons and the bell that rang in independence.
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
The overgrown ruins of this 300 year-old French-built fort will enchant visitors for hours (and archaeologists for days), but to get there you’ll need to hire a boat.
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Gingerbread Houses
History & HeritageThese real-life fairytale mansions have just been named one of the most important at-risk heritage sites in the world. See Haiti’s Gingerbread Houses today.
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Sans-Souci Palace
A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Sans-Souci Palace is considered essential for any visit to Haiti, and the journey to the site is well-worth the effort.
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Rhythms and Rituals at Lakou Soukri’s Vodou Festival
Festivals & EventsDive into the heart of Haiti with a journey to Lakou Soukri’s annual Vodou Festival, where tradition, spirituality, and community come to life.
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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
Kalewès is creole for “hangout” and Villa Kalewès, a Petion-Ville gingerbread mansion turned contemporary art gallery, invites you to do just that.
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How Haitian Are You? Try This Cultural Quiz!
Haiti Up CloseThis quiz is a fun challenge for Haitians and non-Haitians alike to test your knowledge on specific facts about Haitian culture and traditions!
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La Maison Dufort: Defining Haitian Architecture in Port-au-Prince
Art & CultureTake a glance at Maison Dufort in the heart of Port-au-Prince. A magnificent model of the Gingerbread Houses that define Haitian architecture.
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Meet the Haitian Artists from the Village of Noailles
Art & CultureIn the ramshackle streets of Croix-des-Bouquet, the artistic village of Noailles is home to the clattering workshops of Haiti’s thriving metal art scene.
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Meet the Colorful Characters From the Jacmel Carnival
Art & CultureDiscover the unique universe of costumes at the Jacmel Carnival, and explore the rich history of the characters that come alive each year.
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Meet the Haitian Cyberpunk Artists of Grand Rue
Art & CultureA Grand Rue collective upcycling junk into Vodou-infused cyberpunk sculptures, the Atis Rezistans offers a workshop, gallery and museum well worth a visit.
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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 & CultureWith @artxayiti’s help, we’ve rounded up seven unique Instagram accounts highlighting Haitian artists here in Haiti and across the Haitian diaspora.
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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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Delicious Haitian Fruits & Veggies Not to Miss This Winter
Read our guide to the quintessential Haitian fruits and vegetables that are in season at the turn of the year.
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15 Creole Feasts That Will Make You Want to Visit Haiti
Food & DrinkThe top 15 creole flavours you HAVE to try in Haiti. Don’t miss the chance to taste these signature Haitian dishes – we’ll even tell you where to find them.
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Haitian Cuisine: A Culinary Map of Haiti
Food & DrinkCome with us on a lip-smacking journey as we map out the most recognizable landmarks of manje peyi (“country food”) – Haitian cuisine!
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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 & DrinkLooking for a foodie guide to Haiti’s capital city? We list the best restaurants in Port-au-Prince, plus the typical Haitian cuisine you don’t want to miss.
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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 & DrinkPaté, spaghetti, and piklitz with your plantain fritay – this is the Haitian street food you have to try, according to a Jacmel local.
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 & NatureWynne Farm Ecological Reserve is a successful sustainability initiative where visitors can get up-close with nature in lush mountainous surrounds.
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Explore the Waterfall and Grottoes of Bassin Zim
Wildlife & NatureBassin Zim is a spectacular natural landmark in Haiti, with a waterfall, a chain of turquoise-hued pools and a network of glittering underground grottoes.
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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
Bassin Bleu is a series of four cobalt-blue pools connected by waterfalls and guarded by impressive rock formations, just 12km west of Jacmel.
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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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