Haiti Travel: 5 Top Tourist Attractions to Visit When in the Caribbean Paradise

Haiti, which has many fantastic tourist attractions, has two seasons. Determining which of the seasons would be favorable for your travel plans can make or break your vacation.

According to Visit Haiti, the dry season in Haiti will give you blue-skies days and afternoon breezes, particularly along the coast and in the mountains.

Haiti officially sees the dry season from November to March, with as few as three rainy days. Visitors from the northern hemisphere could leave the snow and experience the best conditions for surfing, snorkeling, diving, and trekking in the Caribbean country.

The disadvantage of traveling to Haiti during the dry season is that everyone else wants to be in the country, which sometimes makes flight costs expensive.

Haiti has several celebrations during the dry season, such as Fete Gede or "Festival of the Dead." Gede is known as a family of Iwa or spirits in Haitian Vodou. Tourists can also witness the rum festival by mid-November.

On the other hand, the wet season in Haiti runs from April to October, which can be perfect for travelers to explore the island's landscapes, culture, history, and art. Summer celebrations in Haiti start in July.

Haiti Tourist Attractions

Port-au-Prince could be every U.S. traveler's destination in Haiti, being a two-hour flight from Miami. It has several upmarket districts where visitors can safely stay and explore on their own. It can also be a great place to easily book hotels, rent cars, dine at different restaurants, and party on weekends.

Fort Jacques

If you want to escape from Haiti's busy hustle and get out of the city without heading to the provinces, Fort Jacques could be your next stop.

Fort Jacques is one of the country's oldest and best-preserved forts. The road going to this destination is paved, which makes the walk up to the fort more of an enjoyable hike, according to Visit Haiti.

Bassin Bleu

Bassin Bleu is a series of three cobalt-blue pools connected by waterfalls that make up one of the prettiest swimming spots in Haiti. Lonely Planet reported that it is located in the mountains 12 kilometers northwest of Jacmel.

Most of the time, Bassin Bleu is a clear delight with its mineral-rich waters. However, the waters turn muddy brown after heavy rainfall.

Labadee

Labadee is a private port and a secluded area, which the Royal Caribbean International cruise company owns. Visitors can find pristine sands, coral reefs, and jungle-covered hilltops on lagoon-like bats. They can also shop from a selection of Haitian vendors, participate in watersports or try the zipline in the area.

Kokoye Beach

Glamping experience can be found at Kokoye Beach, located on Haiti's south coast, just an hour's boat ride from Petit-Goave.

Kokoye Beach is one of the few beach excursions in Haiti that is set up for tourists, with all-inclusive boat trips departing daily. The location can be perfect for paddle boarding, snorkeling, kayaking, and swimming.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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