Cap-Haïtien

Overview of Cap-Haïtien

On the Atlantic coast and not far from the Dominican border, the country's second-largest city is worth visiting for its old French architecture, but above all for the beautiful nearby beaches and the Historic National Park just a few kilometres away.

Key facts

• Type de lieu: large city.

• Intérêt touristique: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Localisation:

• Distances:

• Heure locale: Heure : Cap-Haïtien.

• Population: 274,404 inhabitants (2015).

• Superficie: 53.5 km².

• Altitude: sea level.

• Site internet: www.americas-fr.com/cap-haitien.html

History of Cap-Haïtien

What to see and do in Cap-Haïtien

In the surrounding area

Historic National Park ★★★★
About twelve kilometres from Cap-Haïtien, the town of Milot is home to the historic national park, which comprises the impressive ruins of the Sans Souci Palace and the Citadelle La Ferrière, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Climate and weather in Cap-Haïtien

Getting around

Getting there

Getting around

Where to stay

Where to eat

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