Haiti is a travel destination in Caribbean. Its capital is Port-au-Prince. February and December are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Haiti
Citadelle Laferrière (landmark, Nord) — UNESCO World Heritage site — massive mountaintop fortress built 1805–1820 to defend against French re-invasion; accessible by horse from Milot.
Sans-Souci Palace (landmark, Nord) — UNESCO-listed ruins of the royal palace of King Henri I completed in 1813 — dubbed the "Versailles of the Caribbean" before an earthquake struck.
Bassin Bleu (natural, Sud-Est) — Cascade of three brilliant-blue natural pools in a jungle gorge near Jacmel — reached by a 45-minute hike and rope-assisted descent.
Jacmel (city, Sud-Est) — Colourful southern port city — ornate 19th-century French colonial iron-balconied houses, vibrant Carnival, arts scene, and black-sand beaches.
Île-à-Vache (beach, Sud) — Pristine Caribbean island off the southern coast — white beaches, mangroves, coral reef, and no cars; one of Haiti's most beautiful escapes.
Labadee (Côte des Arcadins) (beach, Nord) — Atlantic coast resort strip of white-sand beaches — the most visited stretch of Haitian coastline with cruise ship and snorkel excursions.
Saut-Mathurine (natural, Sud) — Haiti's largest waterfall — 25 m plunge near Camp-Perrin with swimming pool at the base and trailhead for the Morne La Selle hike.
Pic Macaya National Park (natural, Grand'Anse) — Cloud-forest biosphere reserve on Haiti's highest peaks — rare orchids, parrots, and the last remnant of virgin forest on Hispaniola.
Cathédrale de Port-au-Prince (landmark, Ouest) — Iconic ruined cathedral whose collapsed towers became a symbol of the 2010 earthquake — powerful site of memory and resilience.
Furcy (natural, Ouest) — Pine-forested mountain village above Port-au-Prince at 1,650 m — cool respite, local farms, and trails on the slopes of Morne La Selle.