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Jérémie
Jérémie is a 2–3 day detour for travellers who want to see a quiet, isolated Haitian city with literary history and a ruined fort. Not a stop on a loop; you go here and back.
Jérémie, the 'city of poets', sits on the Grande-Anse River in southern Haiti, cut off from the rest of the country by bad roads and infrequent transport. The main draws are the ruined Fort Marfranc, the red-walled Saint Louis Cathedral (damaged in 2021), and the slow pace of a provincial town. Most visitors come for 2–3 days, then return the same way they arrived.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HTG
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (dry, cooler)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, roads worsen)
- Airport
- JEE
- Nights
- 2
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Rules in force · 6Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bah…Check your own government travel advice for Haiti before …
- 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.
- Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
- Haiti ↗Check your own government travel advice for Haiti before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Haiti ↗There are no regular international flights into Port-au-Prince; confirm any route, including Cap-Haïtien, is operating before relying on it.
- Haiti ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Haiti before you rely on it.
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 Jérémie114 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jérémie, 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
- SafetyJérémie is calmer than Port-au-Prince, but the same precautions apply: avoid walking alone after dark, keep valuables out of sight…
- Emergency numbers114 police · 115 ambulance · 116 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJEE Jérémie Airport (Small domestic airport; flights from Port-au-Prince (about 45 min) on Sunrise Airways or Mission Aviation Fellowship.
- Getting aroundWalking covers the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Moto-taxi ride (short)HTG 100–200
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomHTG 2,500
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomHTG 5,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomHTG 10,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget HTG 3,000 · Mid HTG 6,000 · High HTG 12,000
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
- JEE Jérémie Airport (Small domestic airport; flights from Port-au-Prince (about 45 min) on Sunrise Airways or Mission Aviation Fellowship. Check schedules; flights are not daily.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jérémie: 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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 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
Walking covers the centre. For Fort Marfranc you need a private vehicle or a moto-taxi (check availability and negotiate the price).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fort Marfranc
goDoor to door: About 1 h round trip plus time at the fort
Moto-taxi or private car from Jérémie, about 30 min
The fort is ruined; bring water and go early for the light.
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.
Bordes (near the airport)
Auberge Inn and Hotel Bontemps are here; quiet, a short ride from the centre.
Downtown Jérémie
Closer to the cathedral and market; fewer formal hotels.
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 2,000–4,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- HTG 4,000–8,000 excl. bed
- High
- HTG 8,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 2 nights × HTG 5,000 | HTG 10,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × HTG 6,000 | HTG 24,000 |
| Moto-taxi to Fort Marfranc (return)2 × HTG 1,500 · check | HTG 3,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | HTG 5,550 |
| Trip total≈ HTG 10,640 per person per day, bed included | HTG 42,550 |
2026 estimate in Haitian gourdes; flights excluded. Cash only.
Prices of common things
| Moto-taxi ride (short) | HTG 100–200 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | HTG 500–1,500 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | HTG 50–100 |
| Guesthouse double room per night | HTG 2,500–10,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads to Jérémie are poor; the trip from Port-au-Prince can take 6–8 hours by car, longer in rain.
- Fort Marfranc is almost completely destroyed; go for the history and the view, not for a preserved site.
- The cathedral roof collapsed in the 2021 earthquake; the building is still standing but interior access may be limited.
- ATMs are scarce; bring enough gourdes and US dollars in cash.
- Check your government travel advisory before booking anything.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 116
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My bed tonight
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Mennen mwen nan adrès sa aTake me to this address
Emergency
- Police114
- Ambulance115
- Fire116
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jérémie Airport → Bordes: about HTG 500–1,000 by moto-taxi (check)
- Moto-taxi to Fort Marfranc (return): about HTG 1,500 (check)
Say or show
- Bonjou — Hello (bon-zhoo)
- Mèsi — Thank you (meh-see)
- Konbyen? — How much? (kon-byen)
- Kote…? — Where is…? (ko-teh)
Haitian Creole is the everyday language; French is official but less common on the street.
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 Jérémie. 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 (dry, cooler) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, roads worsen)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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