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🇭🇹 Haiti

The first Black republic, Haiti holds the mountaintop Citadelle Laferrière, a world-renowned art tradition and deep Vodou culture — though it is currently unsafe to visit.

Visa-free 📅 Best: Nov–Mar 💵 $95/day avg
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Capital
Port-au-Prince
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Currency
Haitian Gourde (HTG)
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Language
Haitian Creole, French
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Best time
Nov–Mar
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Visa
Visa-free (many)
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Avg daily budget
$45 – $320
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Safety
Do not travel (advisories)
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Main airport
Port-au-Prince (PAP)
Overview

Why travellers love Haiti

Haiti's cultural riches — the Citadelle, the art of Jacmel and Port-au-Prince, and Labadee's beaches — are remarkable, but the country faces a severe security crisis.

Most governments advise against all travel; this guide is for reference until the situation improves.

Where to go

Top places in Haiti

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Citadelle Laferrière

Citadelle Laferrière

🗓 1 day

A vast mountaintop fortress.

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Jacmel

Jacmel

🗓 1 day

Art town and Carnival.

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Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince

🗓 1 day

Art, history and markets.

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Labadee

Labadee

🗓 1 day

Beaches on the north coast.

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Plan day by day

Haiti itineraries

Ready-made routes — tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Citadelle Laferrière → Jacmel → Port-au-Prince
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$225 – $1,600
1–2

Citadelle Laferrière

A vast mountaintop fortress.

🗓 2 days✨ History · Iconic
3–4

Jacmel

Art town and Carnival.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · Beach
5

Port-au-Prince

Art, history and markets.

🗓 1 day✨ Culture · History
Route
Citadelle Laferrière → Jacmel → Port-au-Prince → Labadee
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$315 – $2,240
1–2

Citadelle Laferrière

A vast mountaintop fortress.

🗓 2 days✨ History · Iconic
3–4

Jacmel

Art town and Carnival.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · Beach
5–6

Port-au-Prince

Art, history and markets.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · History
7

Labadee

Beaches on the north coast.

🗓 1 day✨ Beach · Relax
Route
Citadelle Laferrière → Jacmel → Port-au-Prince → Labadee
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$450 – $3,200
1–3

Citadelle Laferrière

A vast mountaintop fortress.

🗓 3 days✨ History · Iconic
4–6

Jacmel

Art town and Carnival.

🗓 3 days✨ Culture · Beach
7–8

Port-au-Prince

Art, history and markets.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · History
9–10

Labadee

Beaches on the north coast.

🗓 2 days✨ Beach · Relax
✨ Build a custom Haiti itinerary →
Visa & entry

Haiti visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
N/A
eVisa
N/A
Passport validity
Valid for stay
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. Visa-free for many, but IMPORTANT: most governments currently advise against all travel to Haiti due to a severe security and humanitarian crisis. Do not travel until advisories change. Always verify with the official Haiti immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Haiti visa guide →Use the visa checker →
Money

Haiti budget guide

Budget

$45/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$320+/day
  • 4–5★ hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Haiti budget guide →
Things to do

Top attractions in Haiti

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Citadelle Laferrière

The Caribbean's largest fortress.

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Haitian art

A world-famous painting tradition.

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Jacmel Carnival

Papier-mâché masks and music.

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North-coast beaches

Labadee and Port-Salut.

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Vodou culture

Deep spiritual traditions.

Blog

Haiti travel articles

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