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Marie-Jeanne Cave: the longest cave in Haiti
How to visit Marie-Jeanne Cave in Port-à-Piment: guides, entry fee, what to bring.
In Port-à-Piment, a 15-minute walk from town, lies Marie-Jeanne Cave: the longest known cave in Haiti, more than 5 km on several levels, with Taíno drawings on the walls. It has been protected by the state since 2013.
How to visit
- A gate locks the entrance: guides from the Port-à-Piment town hall open it. Go to the town hall to find a guide.
- Entry: about 100 gourdes.
- Bring good shoes and a flashlight, and expect to get dirty.
Nearby
In nearby Côteaux, 500 steps climb a hill to a chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, with a great view over the town.
There are few hotels listed online in this area. Most visitors stay in Port-Salut or Les Cayes:
Auberge du Rayon Vert
Reposoir du Village
Résidences Le Sommet de Port-Salut
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