Département du Nord district, Haiti

Places to visit near Bahon

Bahon is a town in Département du Nord district, Haiti, home to about 1,618 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 forts & heritage, 23 churches and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Fort Riviere (9 km), Citadelle La Ferrière (22 km) and Palais de Sans-Souci (23 km).

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Bahon at a glance

Location
Département du Nord district, Haiti
Population
about 1,618
Coordinates
19.4696° N, 72.1147° W
Places within 50 km
103 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bahon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bahon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bahon

66 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bahon. The closest is Morne Mathurin (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Bahon

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bahon. The closest is Fort Riviere (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bahon

25 churches within 100 km of Bahon. The closest is Eglise Baptiste Conservatrice de Bahon (1 km); the best-known is Eglise Chretienne du Cap-Haitien (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bahon

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bahon. The closest is Plage Caracol (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bahon

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bahon. The closest is Lagon Aux Bœufs (52 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Bahon

7 caves within 100 km of Bahon. The closest is Grotte de Saint Raphaël (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bahon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bahon
  2. 9 km Fort Riviere · fort, Département du Nord
  3. 2 km Morne Mathurin · viewpoint, Département du Nord
  4. 13 km Citadelle La Ferrière · heritage site, Département du Nord
  5. 6 km Palais de Sans-Souci · heritage site, Département du Nord
  6. 29 km Fort La Navidad · fort, Nord-Est Department
  7. 33 km Back to Bahon

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From travellers near Bahon

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    Within 15 km of Bahon

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bahon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1666Morne Mathurin (11 km)
    Forts & heritage3460Fort Riviere (9 km)
    Churches2325Eglise Baptiste Conservatrice de Bahon (1 km)
    Beaches & coast923Plage Caracol (34 km)
    Other attractions814Natcom (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs012Lagon Aux Bœufs (52 km)
    Caves57Grotte de Saint Raphaël (13 km)
    Waterfalls15Bassin Zim (39 km)
    Parks34Place Publique de Ranquitte (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Parc National Historique Citadelle Sans-Souci Ramiers (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Ile Rat (52 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Boukman Buhara Mosque (27 km)
    Temples11Temple Témoins de Jéhovah de Saint Raphaël (12 km)
    Museums01House Museum Of Máximo Gómez (81 km)

    Bahon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bahon?

    Fort Riviere (fort, about 9 km), Citadelle La Ferrière (heritage site, about 22 km), Palais de Sans-Souci (heritage site, about 23 km), Morne Mathurin (viewpoint, about 11 km), Fort La Navidad (fort, about 33 km), Grotte de Saint Raphaël (cave, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bahon?

    103 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 9 beaches & coast, 8 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bahon?

    Morne Mathurin, about 11 km by road; Morne Savanette (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bahon?

    Fort Riviere, about 9 km by road; Fort Capois (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bahon?

    Eglise Baptiste Conservatrice de Bahon, about 1 km by road; Agneau de Dieu (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bahon?

    Start in Bahon, visit Fort Riviere, then Morne Mathurin, then Citadelle La Ferrière, then Palais de Sans-Souci, then Fort La Navidad, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bahon?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bahon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bahon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bahon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.