Port-au-Prince

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Introduction

Port-au-Prince is the capital and largest city in Haiti with a total population of about 1,1 million in the city, 1,8 million in the larger metropolitan area. It is located in the south of the country on a bay of the Gulf of Gonâve. Despite being the cultural, economic and political capital, the city is not really a focus for many travellers. Although there is a small but steady stream of visitors, the city and the country as a whole remain political unstable and some parts of the city, especially the parts outside of the fine centre, are best avoided.

Neighbourhoods

Sights and Activities

Events and Festivals

Weather

Port-au-Prince enjoys a tropical climate, with hot and humid weather for most of the year. Temperatures as well as rainfall are highest between May and November. December to April is slightly cooler but with far less rain. Temperatures are roughly around 30 °C during the day and still above 20 °C at night.

Getting There

By Plane

Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) near Port-au-Prince serves a number of international destinations. Air D'Ayiti operates several flights in the Caribbean and to Miami. Other airlines have flights to New York, Montreal, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Curacao and Air France flies to Cayenne in French Guiana.

Tortugair has domestic flights between Port-au-Prince and Jacmel, Cap Haitien, Les Cayes and Port-de-Paix.

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Work

Learn

Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

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