Major city · Haiti
Saint-Marc
Spend 1–2 days: explore downtown, market in Verrettes and the beach; skip if you have only a few hours.
Saint-Marc is a mid-sized coastal city in Central Haiti with a historic downtown, nearby market towns and a beach. Its sights are compact, so a short stay (1‑2 days) covers the main attractions. Transport is informal – walk, moto, taxi or tap‑tap.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HTG
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, check road conditions)
- Airport
- PAP
- Nights
- 1
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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 Saint-Marc114 ▾
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 Saint-Marc, 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
- SafetyPetty crime is the main risk; stay in groups after dark and 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.
- AirportcheckPAP Toussaint Louverture International Airport (About 90 km (56 mi) south; taxi or tap-tap to Saint-Marc, about 2 h (check road conditions)).PAP Toussaint Louverture International Airport (About 56 mi (90 km) south; taxi or tap-tap to Saint-Marc, about 2 h (check road conditions)).
- Getting aroundWalk, moto, taxi (often a motorbike with a passenger seat) or tap‑tap (shared pickup trucks).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (street vendor)HTG 150–300
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))HTG 400–600
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomHTG 1,000
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomHTG 1,500
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomHTG 2,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget HTG 1,500 · Mid HTG 2,500 · High HTG 4,000
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
- PAP Toussaint Louverture International Airport (About 90 km (56 mi) south; taxi or tap-tap to Saint-Marc, about 2 h (check road conditions))PAP Toussaint Louverture International Airport (About 56 mi (90 km) south; taxi or tap-tap to Saint-Marc, about 2 h (check road conditions))
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
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Avoid
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–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Saint-Marc: 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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
Walk, moto, taxi (often a motorbike with a passenger seat) or tap‑tap (shared pickup trucks). No formal public transport in town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Verrettes market
goDoor to door: ≈30 min each way
Taxi or tap‑tap east on RN1, about 15 km (9.3 mi)Taxi or tap‑tap east on RN1, about 9.3 mi (15 km)
Best on Wednesday and Saturday for fresh produce and local life.
Beach near Saint‑Marc
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Moto or taxi south, 5–10 km (3.1–6.2 mi)Moto or taxi south, 3.1–6.2 mi (5–10 km)
Stay away from the river outlet; bring water and sun protection.
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.
Inexpensive guesthouses near downtown
Basic rooms, often family‑run; good for short stays.
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 1,200–2,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- HTG 2,000–3,500 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × HTG 1,000 | HTG 1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × HTG 1,500 | HTG 3,000 |
| Moto taxi (short rides, 5 km)2 × HTG 300 | HTG 600 |
| Tap-tap ride (inter-city, 15 km)2 × HTG 500 | HTG 1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | HTG 560 |
| Trip total≈ HTG 3,080 per person per day, bed included | HTG 6,160 |
2026 estimate in Haitian gourdes; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (street vendor) | HTG 150–300 |
| Deep‑fried chicken (local eatery) | HTG 300–600 |
| Taxi (5 km) | HTG 400–600 |
| Tap‑tap (15 km) | HTG 800–1,200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Safety: stay aware of petty crime, especially after dark; keep valuables hidden.
- Infrastructure: irregular garbage collection and occasional road potholes.
- River outlet: avoid swimming near the river mouth.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 116
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Emergency
- Police114
- Ambulance115
- Fire116
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Moto taxi downtown (≈2 km): about HTG 200–300
- Tap-tap to Verrettes (≈15 km): about HTG 800–1,200
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 Saint-Marc. 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–Apr (dry season) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, check road conditions)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add verified transport times for tap‑tap routes.
- Map safe walking routes around downtown and the park.
Sources
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