Cap-haitien Map, Haiti

Cap-haitien History

US occupation of Haiti between the years 1915 to 1934 resulted in the port city’s streets being named according to a strange convention: avenues named after a single letter in the heart of the city where narrow streets are arranged in a grid-like pattern, which is followed till date. read more

Cap-haitien Sightseeing

From stone-walled fortresses to mountainous treks, to small cosy Church compounds and white, sandy beaches that serve as stopovers for luxury liners, Cap-haitien has many niche areas spread all over that offer visitors to this vacation paradise a glimpse into Caribbean culture and quintessential islander charms. Like Cathedrale de Notre Dame in Au Cap (where one can tune in to the local church choir practising in the... read more

Cap-haitien Travel Guide

While rows of urban slums primarily dominate the western hilly landscape of Cap-haitien, narrow, grid-like arrangement of inner streets accommodate weekly bazaars, small churches, apartment structures typically housing 3-4 floors, with each having balconies on their upper floors that typically offer a view into the congested streets below. This compact planning encompassing domestic life with urban purposes creates an... read more

Cap-haitien Nightlife

There are several budget as well as luxury hotels available at Cap-Haitien, which was established during Spanish and French colonial rule and thereafter ruled over by the Americans, thus has many different cultural nuances swept into its modern ethos such as Caribbean and Continental forms of performing arts and live dancing troupe shows put up by the varied people inhabiting this lively island paradise. read more