Major city · Haiti
Jacmel
Spend a relaxed day in Jacmel, 1 day enough for walking, crafts and a beach swim.
Jacmel is a compact coastal town in southern Haiti with walkable historic streets, craft markets and a public beach at Hotel Cyvadier. A single day covers the main sights and a seaside meal; longer stays suit deeper beach time or nearby waterfalls.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- HTG
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Jun–Aug
- Airport
- PAP
- Nights
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- Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
- Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
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- Haiti ↗There are no regular international flights into Port-au-Prince; confirm any route, including Cap-Haïtien, is operating before relying on it.
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Jacmel114 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jacmel, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cash in US dollars and gourdes runs daily life; see Insurance & payments above.Haiti-wide
- SafetyJacmel is generally safe during daylight; stay in well‑lit areas after dark and keep an eye on belongings.
- Emergency numbers114 police · 115 ambulance · 116 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPAP Toussaint Louverture International Airport (In Port-au-Prince; taxi to Jacmel about 3 h).
- Getting aroundThe town is compact; all attractions are within walking distance.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféHTG 150–250
- Street or quick mealStreet-food snack (akra, bannann)HTG 100–200
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (short ride)HTG 300–500
- Budget bedHotel Cyvadier beach room, a night, per roomHTG 3,500
- Mid-range bedHotel Cyvadier beach room, a night, per roomHTG 5,000
- High-end bedHotel Cyvadier beach room, a night, per roomHTG 7,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget HTG 1,200 · Mid HTG 1,800 · High HTG 2,800
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PAP Toussaint Louverture International Airport (In Port-au-Prince; taxi to Jacmel about 3 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jacmel: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is compact; all attractions are within walking distance.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Port‑au‑Prince
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h
Taxi, about 3 h uphill drive
Road is twisty; buses are crowded and uncomfortable.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hôtel‑Restaurant Cyvadier Plage
Beachfront, pool, restaurant; good for one night; easy walk to town centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- HTG 1,200–1,800 excl. bed
- Mid
- HTG 1,800–2,800 excl. bed
- High
- HTG 2,800+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Cyvadier beach room1 × 1 night × HTG 5,000 | HTG 5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × HTG 1,800 | HTG 3,600 |
| Taxi Port-au-Prince ↔ Jacmel (round-trip)2 × HTG 2,500 · Set rate, check with driver. | HTG 5,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × HTG 3,000 · check | HTG 6,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | HTG 1,960 |
| Trip total≈ HTG 10,780 per person per day, bed included | HTG 21,560 |
Includes breakfast; check availability.
2026 estimate in Haitian gourde; flights and international transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | HTG 150–250 |
| Street-food snack (akra, bannann) | HTG 100–200 |
| Seafood meal at a restaurant | HTG 500–900 |
| Taxi within town (short ride) | HTG 300–500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road to Port‑au‑Prince is narrow and twisty; taxi fares are set rates, public buses are crowded.
- Safety: crime can occur after dark; keep valuables hidden and avoid isolated streets at night.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 116
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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Pou adrès sa a, soupleTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police114
- Ambulance115
- Fire116
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Port-au-Prince for assistance.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Port-au-Prince → Jacmel, taxi: about HTG 2,500, 3 h (check)
Say or show
- Bonjou — Hello / Good morning (bon-zhoo)
- Mèsi — Thank you (meh-see)
- Konbyen? — How much? (kon-be-yan)
- Kote plaj la? — Where is the beach? (ko-teh plahzh lah)
- Mwen vle achte sa — I would like to buy this (mwen vle ahsh-teh sah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jacmel. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar · avoid Jun–Aug
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Cyvadier for beach access.
- Include a guided craft‑market tour for deeper insight.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Jacmel
- secondaryWikivoyage: Jacmel, revision 5285302 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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