Département du Sud-Est district, Haiti

Places to visit near Jacmel

Jacmel is a city in Département du Sud-Est district, Haiti, home to about 137,966 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 10 churches and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Bassin Bleu (7 km), Parc La Visite (40 km) and Morne Bois Pin (43 km).

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Jacmel, Haiti
Jacmel, Département du Sud-Est district, Haiti. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jacmel at a glance

Location
Département du Sud-Est district, Haiti
Population
about 137,966
Coordinates
18.2343° N, 72.5354° W
Places within 50 km
98 (8 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 Jacmel

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jacmel: 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 Jacmel

112 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jacmel. The closest is Morne Latigre (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Jacmel

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jacmel. The closest is Fort Ogé (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Jacmel

18 churches within 100 km of Jacmel. The closest is Cathedrale St Jacques Et St. Philippe (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Jacmel

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Jacmel. The closest is Lakou New York (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Jacmel

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Jacmel. The closest is Bassin Bleu (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Jacmel

5 museums within 100 km of Jacmel. The closest is Maison de Tourisme (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Jacmel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jacmel
  2. 1 km Cathedrale St Jacques Et St. Philippe · church, Département du Sud-Est
  3. 7 km Bassin Bleu · waterfall, Département du Sud-Est
  4. 7 km Baie De Baguette · beach
  5. 3 km Baie De Jacmel · beach
  6. 2 km Lakou New York · beach, Département du Sud-Est
  7. 0 km Back to Jacmel

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From travellers near Jacmel

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How to reach Jacmel

    All places near Jacmel by distance

    Within 15 km of Jacmel

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jacmel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints55112Morne Latigre (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1025Fort Ogé (9 km)
    Churches1018Cathedrale St Jacques Et St. Philippe (1 km)
    Beaches & coast613Lakou New York (1 km)
    Other attractions511Jacmel Bahà'i Center (1 km)
    Waterfalls17Bassin Bleu (7 km)
    Museums55Maison de Tourisme (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lake Miragoâne (72 km)
    Parks33Place D'Armes (1 km)
    Caves22Nan Legliz (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Cacique Island (67 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Parc La Visite (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Al Fatiha Mosque (52 km)

    Jacmel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jacmel?

    Bassin Bleu (waterfall, about 7 km), Cathedrale St Jacques Et St. Philippe (church, about 1 km), Lakou New York (beach, about 1 km), Baie De Jacmel (beach, about 2 km), Baie De Baguette (beach, about 5 km), Morne Latigre (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 6 beaches & coast, 5 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jacmel?

    Morne Latigre, about 8 km by road; Morne Dalle (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jacmel?

    Fort Ogé, about 9 km by road; Monument Aux Morts (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Jacmel?

    Cathedrale St Jacques Et St. Philippe, about 1 km by road; Eglise Maranatha de la Pencote (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jacmel?

    Start in Jacmel, visit Cathedrale St Jacques Et St. Philippe, then Bassin Bleu, then Baie De Baguette, then Baie De Jacmel, then Lakou New York, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jacmel?

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

    Towns near Jacmel

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