Département du Nord district, Haiti

Places to visit near Pignon

Pignon is a town in Département du Nord district, Haiti, home to about 6,731 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 1 beaches & coast and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Fort Riviere (22 km), Cathédrale de Hinche (30 km) and Citadelle La Ferrière (37 km).

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Pignon at a glance

Location
Département du Nord district, Haiti
Population
about 6,731
Coordinates
19.3359° N, 72.1166° W
Places within 50 km
58 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Pignon

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

71 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pignon. The closest is Morne Pignon (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Pignon

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pignon. The closest is Fort Riviere (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Pignon

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pignon. The closest is Mary Beach (48 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pignon

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pignon. The closest is Péligre Hydroelectric Dam (61 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Pignon

10 churches within 100 km of Pignon. The closest is Eglise Saint Joseph de Pignon (1 km); the best-known is Cathédrale de Hinche (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Pignon

7 caves within 100 km of Pignon. The closest is Grotte Benoît Battraville (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pignon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 104 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pignon
  2. 30 km Cathédrale de Hinche · church, Centre Department
  3. 26 km Morne Boroc · viewpoint, Département du Nord
  4. 6 km Morne Savanette · viewpoint, Département du Nord
  5. 20 km Fort Riviere · fort, Département du Nord
  6. 20 km Morne Pignon · viewpoint, Département du Nord
  7. 2 km Back to Pignon

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From travellers near Pignon

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    Within 15 km of Pignon

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pignon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2771Morne Pignon (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1565Fort Riviere (22 km)
    Beaches & coast123Mary Beach (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs012Péligre Hydroelectric Dam (61 km)
    Churches610Eglise Saint Joseph de Pignon (1 km)
    Caves57Grotte Benoît Battraville (19 km)
    Waterfalls25Bassin Zim (24 km)
    Other attractions05Verrettes (61 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Parc National Historique Citadelle Sans-Souci Ramiers (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Ile Rat (69 km)
    Museums03House Museum Of Máximo Gómez (94 km)
    Parks01Place de Petite-Rivière-de-l'Artibonite (56 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Boukman Buhara Mosque (45 km)

    Pignon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pignon?

    Fort Riviere (fort, about 22 km), Morne Pignon (viewpoint, about 2 km), Morne Savanette (viewpoint, about 5 km), Morne Boroc (viewpoint, about 6 km), Cathédrale de Hinche (church, about 30 km), Morne Benjamin (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    58 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 1 beach, 6 churches, 5 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pignon?

    Morne Pignon, about 2 km by road; Morne Savanette (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pignon?

    Fort Riviere, about 22 km by road; Nan Citern (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Pignon?

    Mary Beach, about 48 km by road; Plage Caracol (52 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pignon?

    Start in Pignon, visit Cathédrale de Hinche, then Morne Boroc, then Morne Savanette, then Fort Riviere, then Morne Pignon, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pignon?

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

    Towns near Pignon

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