Often referred to as Le Cap or Au Cap, Cap-Haitien is a commune on the
north coast of Haiti and the capital of the department of Nord. It is a hub
for Caribbean culture, natural beauty, and history. It was once the richest
city in the Caribbean. Cap Haitien offers visitors a wide assortment of
things to do and see. Here, visitors can learn about the rich colonial
history from its architectural gems, religious monuments, and historical
sites. In addition to this, visitors can also enjoy at any of the beautiful
beaches in Cap Haitien.
Things to do in Cap Haitien
The Citadel
An imposing feat of engineering, the citadel appears like a bow of a ship
sticking off the peak of the mountain. It is an enormous fortress whose
erection was started in 1805 and it took about 15 years in accomplishment
of the construction with about 20,000 workers involved in the process. The
citadel was built as a part of fortifications to shield against a French
invasion of Haiti. It was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.
Sans Souci Palace
Sans Souci Palace, located close to the citadel, was once the residence of
King Henry. It was designed to boast the cultural and civility expertise of
the time of King Henry. Sans Souci Palace also retained quarters for staff,
a hospital, and a waterworks supplying running water.
Marche au Fer
Marche au Fer, one of the most interesting places to visit in Cap Haitien,
is the iron market named after a market in Port-au-Prince. This market can
be reached by strolling through a slender path unhindered by sellers and
stalls. Outside the pavilion are the stands selling vegetables, fruits,
meat, seafood, and numerous other dry products. Inside, are diverse things
on sale such as all types of food, batteries, stereos, and bike parts.
Best Time to Fly to Cap Haitien
Cap Haitien experiences tropical climate with high temperature and humidity
all through the year. Weather-wise, the best time to book flights from MIA
to CAP is from November through March. During this time, the weather is
pleasant and dry. The city experiences heavy downpour between April and
June and thus the crowd is scattered and less. It is the time when one can
enjoy cheap deals on Cap Haitien flights.