Flights from Miami to Cap Haitien (MIA to CAP)

Often referred to as Le Cap or Au Cap, Cap-Haitien is a commune on the north coast of Haiti and the capital of the department of Nord. It is a hub for Caribbean culture, natural beauty, and history. It was once the richest city in the Caribbean. Cap Haitien offers visitors a wide assortment of things to do and see. Here, visitors can learn about the rich colonial history from its architectural gems, religious monuments, and historical sites. In addition to this, visitors can also enjoy at any of the beautiful beaches in Cap Haitien.

Things to do in Cap Haitien

The Citadel

An imposing feat of engineering, the citadel appears like a bow of a ship sticking off the peak of the mountain. It is an enormous fortress whose erection was started in 1805 and it took about 15 years in accomplishment of the construction with about 20,000 workers involved in the process. The citadel was built as a part of fortifications to shield against a French invasion of Haiti. It was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.

Sans Souci Palace

Sans Souci Palace, located close to the citadel, was once the residence of King Henry. It was designed to boast the cultural and civility expertise of the time of King Henry. Sans Souci Palace also retained quarters for staff, a hospital, and a waterworks supplying running water.

Marche au Fer

Marche au Fer, one of the most interesting places to visit in Cap Haitien, is the iron market named after a market in Port-au-Prince. This market can be reached by strolling through a slender path unhindered by sellers and stalls. Outside the pavilion are the stands selling vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, and numerous other dry products. Inside, are diverse things on sale such as all types of food, batteries, stereos, and bike parts.

Best Time to Fly to Cap Haitien

Cap Haitien experiences tropical climate with high temperature and humidity all through the year. Weather-wise, the best time to book flights from MIA to CAP is from November through March. During this time, the weather is pleasant and dry. The city experiences heavy downpour between April and June and thus the crowd is scattered and less. It is the time when one can enjoy cheap deals on Cap Haitien flights.