Hinche
Haiti · CentreHT
Commune in Centre, Haiti
Hinche is a commune in the Centre department of Haiti. It has a population of about 50,000. It is the capital of the Centre department. Hinche is the hometown of Charlemagne Péralte, the Haitian nationalist leader who resisted the United States occupation of Haiti that lasted between 1915–1934.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 120,867
- Coordinates
- 19.150, -72.017
- Timezone
- America/Port-au-Prince
- Elevation
- 228 m
Overview of Hinche
Hinche belongs to Centre, Haiti and has the feel of a compact city. It counts about 120,867 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on culture, nature and nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Hinche
Culture in Hinche
(8)Looking for culture? Hinche has Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Cathedrals, Churches and Fountains. The category holds 8 entries in our dataset. The list follows Hinche's own activity tags.
Nature in Hinche
(7)The nature shortlist for Hinche: Caves, Countryside, Islands, Rivers and Valleys. Everything listed here comes from what Hinche is actually tagged with. Altogether 7 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Hinche
(3)For nightlife, expect Bars, Disco and Events. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Hinche.
Sports in Hinche
(3)The sports shortlist for Hinche: Hiking, Hunting and Slopes. Everything listed here comes from what Hinche is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Hinche
(2)Under adventure, Hinche is tagged with Off Road Trails and Treasure Hunts. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Hinche.
Water Sports in Hinche
(1)Water Sports in Hinche covers Water Sports. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Hinche.
Best time to visit Hinche
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Hinche stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Hinche, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: America/Port-au-Prince.
Similar destinations
Places near Hinche that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hinche known for?
- Hinche, in Centre, Haiti, is best known for culture, nature and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 120,867 residents.
- What can you do in Hinche?
- Recorded activities in Hinche include Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Cathedrals, Churches and Fountains. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Hinche?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Hinche stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Hinche located?
- Hinche is located in Centre, Haiti. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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