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Port-de-Paix.

Where Columbus landed in 1492; the island of Tortuga across the water; dry hills and long empty beaches.

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Île de la Tortue

Tortuga — the pirates' island, by boat from Port-de-Paix.

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GETTING THERE

Far: a long road via Gonaïves, or a domestic flight. Boats cross to Tortuga from the harbour.

EAT & DRINK

Fish and lambi; simple hotel kitchens; take water and snacks to Tortuga. Restaurants on Maps ↗

OFFICIAL & USEFUL
  • MayorChanges with the times — ask for today's update and we tell you who, and where the town hall is.
  • Mairie de Port-de-PaixSee on Maps ↗
  • Commissariat de Port-de-PaixSee on Maps ↗
  • Hôpital Immaculée ConceptionSee on Maps ↗
LIVE

How is Port-de-Paix today?

Roads, what is open, who to ask — from a TaxiPoli driver or partner who is there.

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