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Popular Transportation | Other Transportation Tips | All Tips (13) If coming from the United States, you will probably fly America Airlines (the only American carrier to PAP) or Air France (do this only if traveling LIGHT!). There are a couple of other foreign carriers from other countries in the area, but I don't know the names.
The best way to get around Port-au-Prince is by private vehicle. I would recommend traveling to Haiti only if you have friends, families, or other known contacts to visit. Public transportation consists of 'tap-taps' (pick-ups and trucks in which you tap on the side or window to let the driver know you want out) and taxis, which are little more than private vehicles usually overloaded with passengers.
While the use of these modes of transport is definitely an experience for the uninitiated, it is also very dangerous for foreigners.
There are those who will tell you that it is absolutely necessary to have a four-wheel drive in Haiti. This is true only if you plan to visit far into the interior (check with those that know the routes). For travel around Port-au-Prince any car with a reasonable ground clearance will do. Our 12 yr old VW Fox Wagen is a great car for PAP. It is small, inconspicuous and can climb any hill, or traverse just about every pothole. The roads to the beach resorts north of town are relatively easy to travel (watch your speed and look-out for those who don't) as is the road to Jacmel and the beaches there. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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The public transportation consists of colorful overloaded trucks, they are called TOPTOPs and to get off one (there are no official stops) you just bang on the side!
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The airport can be a fun and a scary place all at the same time. I recommend that you hold onto your bags as tightly as possible when exiting the airport. You will be paying people money if they get ahold of your bag.
I recommend that you ride at least one tap-tap (the taxi) and one motorcycle (another form of a taxi). The ride is definately different than any experience that I have ever had before. I will never forget my first ride in either of them Leave a Comment Theme: Motorcycle
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At the time I was in Haiti, American Airlines had the monopoly on flights to Haiti. Flying between NYC and Port-au-Prince and Miami and PAP. I flew via Miami and the flight was short and uneventful--about two hours. The odd thing is that, even though the flight is so short, a hot meal was served. It seemed that the flight attendants were serving the meal before we even reached cruising altitude. This, although seemingly ordinary, was really bizarre. Also, because there was the one choice, service was bad and the attitude of the attendants to the Haitians was disgustingly condescending. Hopefully, American has begun cultural sensitivity and tolerance training...
Driving is agressive here so be prepared. Now, if I've sufficiently scared you off from driving, a fun, but just as daunting alternative is the tap-tap. A tap-tap is a colorful bus that's usually so crammed full of people that there are, literally, people hanging off of it. Combining the potholes and the breakneck speeds, it's really frightening to watch. It's an experience and I wish I could say it's a great way to meet the Haitians, but it's usually so cramped that conversation is somewhat difficult. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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While in Haiti a rental is a great option, but unfortunately rentals in Haiti are very very expensive.
Avis is usually the best choice, which is by the airport. Memory rent car is also a good choice on Clercine before you reach Tabarre. Using public transportation is definitely not for the average person, you will experience fatigue from the heat and over crowding. And riding public transportation in Port-Au-Prince is not recommended for safety reasons.
If you want to visit the provinces the best option is flying. Tortugair airways is my personal favorite and I highly recommend flying with them. Prices are around $140USD round trip. There's also a new airline called Tropical Airways I used them once In February to go to the Carnival in Cap - Haitien.
Pricing is around $125USD. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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Vous ne connaissez pas Haiti si vous manquez les tap-taps!!! Theme: Bus
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I go to Haiti every 6 months for the last 7 years and I have had Alex take me everywhere He is excellent and very trustworthy as well as street smart while traveling the country. he speaks fluent English ( as well as I do) and French, Creole, and Spanish. He is an excellent driver as well and will protect you in any kind of situation. You can contact him trough me at email haitilady4@hotmail.com
Hope to hear from you. I am into photography also and Alex will git you great pictures Leave a Comment
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Best way to go to Haiti is visit Dominican REpublic and then take a trip to Haiti. There are plenty of tourorganizers who can take you to one or two day tour. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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FLIGHTS
Fly from Miami or the Dominican Rep to Port Au Prince, the capital of Haiti.
American Airlines flies from Miami. Air France flies once a week from Santo Domingo.
It's probably best to get a 'tourist card' via the airline/travel agent/embassy before you go.
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HOTEL
I stayed in the super-comfortable little Hotel Prince which has an intoxicating view of the cerulean sea.
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How to get about in Haiti? Taxi (with chauffeur-guide) from outside main hotels, or tap-tap min--bus, or bus. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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