Département du Nord district, Haiti

Places to visit near Okap

Okap is a city in Département du Nord district, Haiti, home to about 134,815 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 churches and 11 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Eglise Chretienne du Cap-Haitien (3 km), Morne Jean (4 km) and Palais de Sans-Souci (22 km).

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Okap at a glance

Location
Département du Nord district, Haiti
Population
about 134,815
Coordinates
19.7594° N, 72.1981° W
Places within 50 km
104 (8 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 Okap

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Okap: 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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Forts & heritage near Okap

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Okap. The closest is Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Okap

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Okap. The closest is Habitation des Lauriers (1 km); the best-known is Morne Jean (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Okap

31 churches within 100 km of Okap. The closest is Cathedrale Notre Dame (1 km); the best-known is Eglise Chretienne du Cap-Haitien (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Okap

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Okap. The closest is Baie du Cap-Haïtien (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Okap

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Okap. The closest is Lagon Aux Bœufs (56 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Okap

7 caves within 100 km of Okap. The closest is Grotte de Saint Raphaël (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Okap

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Okap
  2. 1 km Jean-Jacques Dessalines · heritage site, Département du Nord
  3. 1 km Henry Christophe · heritage site, Département du Nord
  4. 1 km Habitation des Lauriers · viewpoint, Département du Nord
  5. 2 km Morne Jean · viewpoint, Département du Nord
  6. 3 km Eglise Chretienne du Cap-Haitien · church, Département du Nord
  7. 3 km Back to Okap

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From travellers near Okap

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    Within 15 km of Okap

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Okap by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3054Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1052Habitation des Lauriers (1 km)
    Churches3031Cathedrale Notre Dame (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1123Baie du Cap-Haïtien (3 km)
    Other attractions1520Kay Sam Art (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs010Lagon Aux Bœufs (56 km)
    Caves17Grotte de Saint Raphaël (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Ile Rat (17 km)
    Parks23Parc Vincent Carnegie (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Parc National Historique Citadelle Sans-Souci Ramiers (27 km)
    Waterfalls02Bassin Zim (80 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Boukman Buhara Mosque (24 km)
    Temples11Pitit Temple 2/Cap-Haitien (1 km)
    Museums01House Museum Of Máximo Gómez (73 km)

    Okap: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Okap?

    Eglise Chretienne du Cap-Haitien (church, about 3 km), Morne Jean (viewpoint, about 4 km), Jean-Jacques Dessalines (heritage site, about 1 km), Henry Christophe (heritage site, about 1 km), Habitation des Lauriers (viewpoint, about 1 km), Palais de Sans-Souci (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 churches, 11 beaches & coast, 15 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Okap?

    Jean-Jacques Dessalines, about 1 km by road; Henry Christophe (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Okap?

    Habitation des Lauriers, about 1 km by road; Morne Lory (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Okap?

    Cathedrale Notre Dame, about 1 km by road; Premiere Eglise Baptiste de la Rue 14 K (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Okap?

    Start in Okap, visit Jean-Jacques Dessalines, then Henry Christophe, then Habitation des Lauriers, then Morne Jean, then Eglise Chretienne du Cap-Haitien, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Okap?

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

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Okap’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.