Northern Haiti Travel Guide

Explore Cap-Haïtien A northern coastal city with colonial streets, Cap-Haïtien is a base for exploring nearby Citadelle and Sans-Souci Palace, sampling coastal seafood and wandering the old Place d’Armes. Explore Fort Liberté Perched on Haiti’s northeastern coast, the town wears its colonial past - crumbling ramparts and a working waterfront. Explore Port-de-Paix A coastal port in Haiti’s northwest, Port-de-Paix serves as a launch point to Île de la Tortue, with sandy beaches, seafood stalls and the town’s colonial-era streets to explore. Explore Ouanaminthe A busy border town opposite the Dominican Republic, Ouanaminthe draws travellers for cross-border markets, lively street trade, and the chance to experience borderland rhythms and Creole street food. Explore Trou du Nord A market town in Haiti’s northeast where rivers and fields meet. Explore National History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers A UNESCO World Heritage landscape north of Cap-Haïtien encompassing the Citadelle, Sans-Souci Palace and surrounding Ramiers. Explore Tortuga (Haiti) Tortuga (Île de la Tortue) off Haiti’s northwest coast carries a pirate-era history; visitors come for beaches, fishing villages and local history, though tourist facilities remain limited. Explore Citadelle Laferrière An early-19th-century mountaintop fortress above Milot built after Haitian independence; part of a UNESCO World Heritage ensemble.