How many days do you need in Port-au-Prince?

The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.

What are the top things to do in Port-au-Prince?

Highlights: National Palace, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, National Pantheon Museum of Haiti, Fort Dimanche and Le Marron Inconnu. The map has 11 things to do in total.

What is the emergency number in Port-au-Prince?

Emergency: police 114, ambulance 116, fire 115.

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Port-au-Prince Things to do and walking itinerary

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Port-au-Prince travel guide

11 things to do in Port-au-Prince. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.

Top things to do in Port-au-Prince

National Palace — former official residence of the President of Haiti (visit ≈ 90 min)
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption — Roman Catholic cathedral in Port-au-Prince (visit ≈ 35 min)
National Pantheon Museum of Haiti — places of historical and cultural works of Haiti (visit ≈ 120 min)
Fort Dimanche — monument and prison in Port-au-Prince, Haiti (visit ≈ 60 min)
Le Marron Inconnu — statue in Port-au-Prince, Haiti (visit ≈ 15 min)
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Port-au-Prince — cathedral (visit ≈ 35 min)
Al Fatiha Mosque — mosque in Port-au-Prince, Ouest, Haiti (visit ≈ 30 min)
Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple — Temple (visit ≈ 30 min)
Fort Jacques (visit ≈ 60 min)
National Museum of Art, Port-au-Prince — art museum in Haiti (visit ≈ 120 min)
Expressions Art Gallery — art museum in Haiti (visit ≈ 120 min)

2-day Port-au-Prince walking itinerary

Starting point: City centre. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.

Day 1 (≈ 8.5 km · 11,420 steps · 1 h 52 min on the way): Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption → Fort Dimanche → Al Fatiha Mosque
Day 2 (≈ 3.0 km · 4,090 steps · 41 min on the way): National Museum of Art, Port-au-Prince → National Pantheon Museum of Haiti → National Palace → Le Marron Inconnu → Holy Trinity Cathedral, Port-au-Prince

Good to know before visiting Port-au-Prince

Fine: Photographing military sites, police and government buildings is prohibited.
Warning: Many governments advise against travel to all or much of the country; check current official advice.
Warning: The risk of kidnapping is very high.
Warning: Cholera and mosquito-borne diseases are risks; drink bottled water.
Gourdes and US dollars are used; cash is needed.
Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often; check official government sources before you travel.

Emergency: police 114, ambulance 116, fire 115
Plugs: A/B, 110V
Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
Tipping: About 10% is customary.

Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Haiti, Wikivoyage — Haiti, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10

Port-au-Prince travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Port-au-Prince?: The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
What are the top things to do in Port-au-Prince?: Highlights: National Palace, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, National Pantheon Museum of Haiti, Fort Dimanche and Le Marron Inconnu. The map has 11 things to do in total.
What is the emergency number in Port-au-Prince?: Emergency: police 114, ambulance 116, fire 115.
Do you tip in Port-au-Prince?: About 10% is customary.

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