Cap-Haitien is the second largest city in Haiti. It lies along a bay on the northern coast of the country. When Haiti was the French colony of Saint Domingue, as Cap Parisien the city was the colony's capital. Following independence, it was briefly the capital of the monarchy established in Haiti's North by King Henri Christophe. The country was unified upon Christophe's death in 1820, and the capital moved to Port-au-Prince.

Travel to Cap-Haitien - Visa Requirements

Flights and airtickets to Cap-Haitien

Lynx Air [1] flies from Fort Lauderdale and Miami to Cap Haitien. Missionary Flights International [2] also flies to Cap from Florida but only affiliated missionaries are their guests are welcome aboard. Other international airlines serving Cap-Haitien include Sky King, Turks and Caicos Air and Pine-apple Air.

The international airport is a few miles out. Taxi drivers will ask for up to $20 to take you into town. $10 or even $5 is more reasonable. The airport is small and has very few facilities: no ATM, for instance.

Tours and Getting around Cap-Haitien

The city is small and compact enough that you can walk most places. There are, however, many taxis and motor-taxis available.

Cap-Haitien tourist attractions and sightseeing

French colonial architecture housing shops and restaurants line the down town streets, and there is a wide promenade along the bay offering a nice view and sea air.

The Cathedral and Grand Place.

The nearby city of Milot is the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sans Souci and the Citadelle Henri Christophe.

Cap-Haitien city tours

Cap-Haitien souvenirs and shopping

Market places dot the city with frenetic hustle and bustle.

Sidewalks are crammed with vendors selling everything from charcoal to second hand bicycles fresh from Miami by boat.

Cap-Haitien Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

There are various restaurants, notably perhaps Lakay.

Cap-Haitien nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Cap-Haitien cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Lodging

  • Hostellerie du Roi Christophe, Rue 24 B, ☎ +011 509 262-0349 / +011 509 262-0414.  A former colonial mansion relatively near the center of town. Rooms start at c. $75/night. Wireless internet. With bar and hotel restaurant.
  • Hôtel Beck, ☎ +011 509 262-0001.  
  • Hôtel Imperial, ☎ +011 509 262-0171 / +011 509 262-0534.  
  • Hôtel Mont Joli, Rue 29 B, ☎ +011 509 262-0326 / +011 509 262-0300.  

Stay safe and healthy

General warnings about Haiti are true also for Cap-Haitien, though the city is on the whole safer than Port-au-Prince.

Get out

A tap-tap to Milot will cost around HTG 15 ($.45).

A taxi to the airport from the town will cost around HTG 100, or $2.50. On leaving, you will be required to pay taxes of $28 in cash dollars. NB there is no ATM at the airport.

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