Nord-Est Department district, Haiti

Places to visit near Phaëton

Phaëton is a town in Nord-Est Department district, Haiti, home to about 2,297 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 40 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cathédrale Saint-Joseph de Fort-Liberté (7 km), Fort Labouque (9 km) and Fort La Navidad (16 km).

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Phaëton at a glance

Location
Nord-Est Department district, Haiti
Population
about 2,297
Coordinates
19.6752° N, 71.8969° W
Places within 50 km
134 (11 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 Phaëton

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Forts & heritage near Phaëton

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Phaëton. The closest is Fort Saint-Joseph (7 km); the best-known is Fort Labouque (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Phaëton

41 churches within 100 km of Phaëton. The closest is Eglise Baptiste Bethel de Phaeton (1 km); the best-known is Cathédrale Saint-Joseph de Fort-Liberté (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Phaëton

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Phaëton. The closest is Mornes Deux Mamelles (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Phaëton

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Phaëton. The closest is Plage Phaeton (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Phaëton

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Phaëton. The closest is Lagon Aux Bœufs (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Phaëton

7 caves within 100 km of Phaëton. The closest is Grotte Benoît Battraville (52 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Phaëton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Phaëton
  2. 16 km Fort La Navidad · fort, Nord-Est Department
  3. 15 km Mornes Deux Mamelles · viewpoint, Nord-Est Department
  4. 8 km Fort Labouque · fort, Nord-Est Department
  5. 6 km Cathédrale Saint-Joseph de Fort-Liberté · fort, Nord-Est Department
  6. 7 km Plage Phaeton · beach, Nord-Est Department
  7. 1 km Back to Phaëton

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From travellers near Phaëton

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    Within 15 km of Phaëton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Phaëton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3444Fort Saint-Joseph (7 km)
    Churches4041Eglise Baptiste Bethel de Phaeton (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints836Mornes Deux Mamelles (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1931Plage Phaeton (1 km)
    Other attractions1415Antenne Natcom (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs710Lagon Aux Bœufs (15 km)
    Caves07Grotte Benoît Battraville (52 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Ile Bayau (5 km)
    Parks44Place Publique de Terrier-Rouge (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Three Bays National Park (17 km)
    Museums22Salle Paroissiale Saint Joseph (8 km)
    Waterfalls02Bassin Zim (64 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Boukman Buhara Mosque (21 km)

    Phaëton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Phaëton?

    Cathédrale Saint-Joseph de Fort-Liberté (fort, about 7 km), Fort Labouque (fort, about 9 km), Fort La Navidad (fort, about 16 km), Plage Phaeton (beach, about 1 km), Mornes Deux Mamelles (viewpoint, about 4 km), Fort-Liberté Bay (fort, about 5 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 40 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 beaches & coast, 14 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Phaëton?

    Fort Saint-Joseph, about 7 km by road; Chapelle du Fort-Dauphin (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Phaëton?

    Eglise Baptiste Bethel de Phaeton, about 1 km by road; Eglise Baptiste de Garde Saline (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Phaëton?

    Mornes Deux Mamelles, about 4 km by road; Morne Ogé (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Phaëton?

    Start in Phaëton, visit Fort La Navidad, then Mornes Deux Mamelles, then Fort Labouque, then Cathédrale Saint-Joseph de Fort-Liberté, then Plage Phaeton, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Phaëton?

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

    Towns near Phaëton

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