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Dessalines: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

human settlement in Haiti

Now in the cityDessalines+30°CPartly cloudy · sunset 05:15 PMupdated 08:49 AM
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Exchange rateHTG 131.03per 1 $HTG — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.
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New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • kidnapping
  • terrorism
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Do not travel to Haiti due to the risk of crime , kidnapping , terrorism , unrest , and limited health care . Read the entire Travel Advisory. Haiti has been under a national state of emergency since March 2024. This state of emergency remains in effect. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Haiti are not allowed to travel away from the U.S.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Cap Haitien International Airport CAP61 km away — the nearest airport
Toussaint Louverture International Airport PAP79 km from the centre
Antoine-Simon International Airport CYA173 km from the centre

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