Nord-Est Department district, Haiti

Places to visit near Dérac

Dérac is a town in Nord-Est Department district, Haiti, home to about 1,855 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 16 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 churches and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cathédrale Saint-Joseph de Fort-Liberté (4 km), Fort Labouque (9 km) and Fort La Navidad (27 km).

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Dérac at a glance

Location
Nord-Est Department district, Haiti
Population
about 1,855
Coordinates
19.6548° N, 71.8145° W
Places within 50 km
101 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Dérac

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Forts & heritage near Dérac

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dérac. The closest is Old Factory (1 km); the best-known is Fort Labouque (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dérac

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dérac. The closest is Mornes Deux Mamelles (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Dérac

33 churches within 100 km of Dérac. The closest is Eglise Baptiste Philadelphie de Dérac (1 km); the best-known is Cathédrale Saint-Joseph de Fort-Liberté (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Dérac

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dérac. The closest is Bayaha Beach (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dérac

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dérac. The closest is Lagon Aux Bœufs (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Dérac

6 caves within 100 km of Dérac. The closest is Grotte Benoît Battraville (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dérac

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dérac
  2. 1 km Old Factory · heritage site, Nord-Est Department
  3. 8 km Fort Labouque · fort, Nord-Est Department
  4. 5 km Chapelle du Fort-Dauphin · fort, Nord-Est Department
  5. 1 km Cathédrale Saint-Joseph de Fort-Liberté · fort, Nord-Est Department
  6. 2 km Bayaha Beach · beach, Nord-Est Department
  7. 2 km Back to Dérac

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dérac by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1637Old Factory (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints234Mornes Deux Mamelles (14 km)
    Churches3133Eglise Baptiste Philadelphie de Dérac (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1831Bayaha Beach (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs912Lagon Aux Bœufs (5 km)
    Other attractions1212Digicel (3 km)
    Caves06Grotte Benoît Battraville (53 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Reserva de Vida Silvestre Laguna Saladilla (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Ile Bayau (7 km)
    Museums33Salle Paroissiale Saint Joseph (4 km)
    Parks22Parque Juan Pablo Duarte (10 km)
    Waterfalls02Bassin Zim (64 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Boukman Buhara Mosque (32 km)
    Temples11Temple Eben_Ezer (18 km)

    Dérac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dérac?

    Cathédrale Saint-Joseph de Fort-Liberté (fort, about 4 km), Fort Labouque (fort, about 9 km), Old Factory (heritage site, about 1 km), Bayaha Beach (beach, about 2 km), Chapelle du Fort-Dauphin (fort, about 5 km), Fort Saint-Joseph (fort, about 5 km).

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

    101 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 churches, 18 beaches & coast, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dérac?

    Old Factory, about 1 km by road; Place Saint-Joseph de Fort-Liberté (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dérac?

    Mornes Deux Mamelles, about 14 km by road; Morne Ogé (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dérac?

    Eglise Baptiste Philadelphie de Dérac, about 1 km by road; Station de l'Eglise Baptiste Jérusalem de Fort-Liberté (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dérac?

    Start in Dérac, visit Old Factory, then Fort Labouque, then Chapelle du Fort-Dauphin, then Cathédrale Saint-Joseph de Fort-Liberté, then Bayaha Beach, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dérac?

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

    Towns near Dérac

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