Port-au-Prince
Haiti · D�partement de l'OuestHT
Capital of Haiti
Port-au-Prince is the capital and most populous city of Haiti. The city's population was estimated at 1,200,000 in 2022 with the metropolitan area estimated at a population of 2,618,894. The metropolitan area is defined by the IHSI as including the communes of Port-au-Prince, Delmas, Cité Soleil, Tabarre, Carrefour, and Pétion-Ville.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 987,310
- Coordinates
- 18.543, -72.339
- Timezone
- America/Port-au-Prince
- Elevation
- 98 m
Overview of Port-au-Prince
Part of D�partement de l'Ouest, Haiti, Port-au-Prince is a sizeable city. The population is roughly 987,310. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include nature, water sports and culture.
Things to do in Port-au-Prince
Nature in Port-au-Prince
(21)For nature, expect Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 21 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Port-au-Prince's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Port-au-Prince
(19)On the water sports side, Port-au-Prince offers Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Port-au-Prince. That is 19 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Port-au-Prince
(18)On the culture side, Port-au-Prince offers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Port-au-Prince. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Sports in Port-au-Prince
(14)Sports in Port-au-Prince covers Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. In all, 14 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Port-au-Prince's own activity tags.
Adventure in Port-au-Prince
(13)The adventure shortlist for Port-au-Prince: Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Port-au-Prince's recorded activities. 13 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Port-au-Prince
(10)Port-au-Prince's nightlife entries include Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Port-au-Prince's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Port-au-Prince
(7)Our data lists Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms as wellness options here. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Port-au-Prince's own activity tags.
Family in Port-au-Prince
(4)Port-au-Prince's family entries include Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Port-au-Prince is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Port-au-Prince
(2)Port-au-Prince records Food and Shopping under shopping. All of it is drawn from Port-au-Prince's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Port-au-Prince
(2)Under other activities, Port-au-Prince is tagged with Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Port-au-Prince's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Port-au-Prince
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Port-au-Prince is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is America/Port-au-Prince.
Similar destinations
Places near Port-au-Prince that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Port-au-Prince known for?
- Port-au-Prince is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and culture, set in D�partement de l'Ouest, Haiti with around 987,310 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Port-au-Prince?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Port-au-Prince. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Port-au-Prince?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Port-au-Prince located?
- Administratively, Port-au-Prince sits in D�partement de l'Ouest, Haiti — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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