Major city · Haiti
Tortuga
Skip for most trips; a day visit only if you have extra time and can arrange early boat from Port‑de‑Paix.
Tortuga is a small island north of Haiti with limited accommodation, generator‑powered hotels, no electricity, and motorbike transport only. Visitors usually come on a day trip from Port‑de‑Paix; staying overnight is possible but basic.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HTG
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (dryer, cooler)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- CAP
- Nights
- 1
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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 Tortuga114 ▾
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 Tortuga, 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
- SafetyTortuga has limited police presence; avoid night travel and be cautious of smuggling activity.
- Emergency numbers114 police · 115 ambulance · 116 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCAP Cap-Haïtien International Airport (Then taxi or bus to Port-de-Paix, about 3 h; no direct flights to Tortuga.).
- Getting aroundMotorbikes are the only public transport; negotiate price, no taxis.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (local bar)HTG 200–350
- Budget bedBasic hotel room (generator-powered), a night, per roomHTG 2,000
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel room (generator-powered), a night, per roomHTG 3,500
- High-end bedBasic hotel room (generator-powered), a night, per roomHTG 6,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget HTG 1,500 · Mid HTG 3,000 · High HTG 5,000
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
- CAP Cap-Haïtien International Airport (Then taxi or bus to Port-de-Paix, about 3 h; no direct flights to Tortuga.)
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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tortuga: 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)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 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
Motorbikes are the only public transport; negotiate price, no taxis. Walk the steep sections beyond motorbike reach.
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‑de‑Paix mainland
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Boat from Basse‑Terre, about 30 min; early departure recommended
Foreigners may pay higher fare; negotiate before boarding.
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.
Local hotels (≈3)
Generator‑powered, limited water and fan; rooms basic.
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 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- HTG 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel room (generator-powered)1 × 1 night × HTG 2,000 | HTG 2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × HTG 1,500 | HTG 1,500 |
| Boat Port-de-Paix → Tortuga, round trip1 × HTG 5,000 · check | HTG 5,000 |
| Motorbike ride, one way1 × HTG 400 · check | HTG 400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | HTG 890 |
| Trip total≈ HTG 9,790 per person per day, bed included | HTG 9,790 |
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2026 estimate in Haitian gourdes; flights and boat fares excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Boat fare (Port‑de‑Paix → Tortuga)check | HTG 2,500–3,000 |
| Motorbike ridecheck | HTG 300–500 |
| Meal at a shack | HTG 400–800 |
| Beer (local bar) | HTG 200–350 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat schedules are limited; arrive early for day trips.
- Generators may run out of fuel; expect occasional power loss.
- Island is a known smuggling route; stay aware of security alerts.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 116
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My bed tonight
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Pou adrès sa a, tanpriTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police114
- Ambulance115
- Fire116
Embassy
US consular services are in Port‑au‑Prince; check current location before travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Port‑de‑Paix → Tortuga boat: about HTG 2,500 per person, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Bonjou — Hello (bon-zhoo)
- Konbyen? — How much? (kon-byen?)
- Mwen bezwen bato — I need a boat (mwen buh-zwen ba-to)
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 Tortuga. 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 (dryer, cooler) · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Early‑morning boat from Port‑de‑Paix → Tortuga (day‑trip).
- If staying overnight, book one of the three generator‑powered hotels in advance.
Sources
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