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Also named by one government: Artibonite Department (France), Bas-Delmas (Germany), Carrefour (Germany), Carrefour Drouillard (Germany), Champs-de-Mars (Germany), Cité Militaire (Germany), Croix-des-Bouquets (Germany), Delmas 31 (Italy), Fontamara (Germany), Gran Ravine (Italy), Jean-Marie Vincent (Germany), Port-au-Prince road entry and exit (France), Portail Leogane (Italy), Saint Marc–Les Gonaïves road (RN1) (France), Santo (Germany), Ti Bwa (Italy), Torcelle (Germany), Tortue Island (France), Toussant Brave (Germany), Village-de-Dieux (Germany), Wharf Jeremie (Italy), Zone between Croix-des-Bouquets and Étang Saumâtre (incl. Thomazeau, Ganthier) (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | FCDO advises against all travel to Haiti | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Level 4: Do Not Travel | Jul 10, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid all travel to Haiti | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Reisewarnung: vor Reisen nach Haiti wird gewarnt | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel (level 4 of 4) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Formellement déconseillé : ensemble du pays | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Jacmel
Jacmel is a port town on Haiti's south coast, known for papier-mâché artists and Carnival masks. Visitors come for the studios, the old streets and the Bassin Bleu pools in the hills nearby.
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Jacmel is a port town on the Caribbean coast of southeastern Haiti, known for its painters, sculptors and papier-mâché makers. Studios and shops line the older streets near the center. The town's Carnival is known for large papier-mâché masks and floats, and its parades run in the weeks before Lent.
Go for the art and a slower coastal pace, and plan transport and lodging ahead, since services are limited outside the center. The Bassin Bleu, a set of natural pools in the hills nearby, is a common day trip, reached by road and a walk. The drier months from December to April are the most practical time to visit, and Carnival draws large crowds, so book early for those dates. Plan at least two or three days, and check current government travel advisories for Haiti before you book.
Jacmel in five
- Check the Haiti advisory before you bookSecurity in Haiti changes quickly, so older advice may be out of date. Read your foreign ministry's current advisory on Haiti and check it again before you fly.Travel insurance
- Hire a car with a driver for the roadThe road from Port-au-Prince to Jacmel climbs through the mountains and is slow. Hire a car with a driver, travel in daylight, and let your lodging arrange it.Getting around
- Carry gourdes for small purchasesGourdes (HTG) pay for food, motorbike taxis and small shops. Bring enough cash for the whole stay.Money and costs
- Plan around Carnival, or avoid itJacmel's Carnival is known for large papier-mâché masks and is held in the weeks before Lent. Book a bed early for those dates, since the dates change each year.Festivals
- Ask for a guide to Bassin BleuThe blue pools in the hills above Jacmel are reached on foot, and the path is steep and slippery after rain. Ask your lodging to arrange a guide and start in the morning.
Things to do in Jacmel
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Need to know
- Currency
- Gourde (HTG)
- Entry
- Visa rules depend on passport; check with Haiti's embassy or consulate
- Emergency
- 114 police; ask your lodging for the ambulance and fire numbers
- Tipping
- Check the bill for a service charge before you tip
- Time
- UTC-5, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryDry, pleasant
- FebruaryDry season
- MarchCarnival month
- AprilDry, warm
- MayDry, hot
- JuneRains start
- JulyStorm season starts
- AugustHot, storm risk
- SeptemberPeak storm season
- OctoberPeak storm season
- NovemberStorm season
- DecemberStorm season ends
Right now in Jacmel
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
29
- Feels like
- 32°
- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 27%
Jacmel
04:14 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today31°24°27%Monday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 27%.
- Tue30°24°17%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 17%.
- Wed28°25°31%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 31%.
- Thu29°24°61%Thursday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 61%.
- Fri30°24°82%Friday: Rain. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 82%.
- Sat30°24°39%Saturday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 39%.
- Sun29°24°20%Sunday: Fog. High 29°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 20%.
Updated 12:11 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 131 HTG
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Port-au-Princeabout 2 to 4 hours by car, depending on road conditionsThe capital and the main route in. The road is long, so a return in one day is tiring.Read the guide
- Bassin Bleuhalf a day including the walkBlue-green pools in the hills, reached on foot. Start early and bring water.
- Marigotabout 45 min to 1 hour by road, depending on conditionsA coastal town east of Jacmel. Ask your driver about the road before you go.
Before you go to Jacmel
Rules for Jacmel, checked
- Visa rules depend on your passport. Check entry requirements with Haiti's embassy or consulate in your country before you book.
- Dial 114 for police. Ask your lodging for the ambulance and fire numbers before you travel.
- Ask before you photograph people, police or official buildings, and do not photograph checkpoints.
Plan around Jacmel
Country-wide planning for a trip that starts in Jacmel
Read the guideVisas and entryVisa rules by passport and how to check them
Read the guideGetting aroundRoad options and hiring a car with a driver
Read the guideMoney and costsGourdes, dollars and where cards are accepted
Read the guideWhere to stayHotels and guesthouses in and around Jacmel
Read the guideFestivalsCarnival and other dates to plan around
Read the guideJacmel FAQ
Is Jacmel safe to visit?
Security in Haiti changes quickly. Read your government's current advisory, travel by day with a known driver, and ask your lodging for current local advice before you go.
Is Jacmel worth visiting?
Yes for a coastal town with an old center, Carnival and the Bassin Bleu pools nearby. The trip takes more arranging than a city stay, so plan on cash and a driver.
How do you get to Jacmel from Port-au-Prince?
By hired car or taxi with a driver on the mountain road. The drive takes several hours, so leave early in daylight and agree the price and pickup time before you set out.
Do you need a visa for Haiti?
It depends on your passport. Check entry rules with Haiti's embassy or consulate in your country before you book flights or hotels.
How many days do you need in Jacmel?
Two nights gives time for the old town and the Bassin Bleu walk without rushing the drive. A single day trip from Port-au-Prince is long and tiring.
When is Carnival in Jacmel?
Carnival is held in the weeks before Lent, so the dates change each year. Check the festival calendar and book a bed early if you plan to go.