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Camp-Perrin and Saut-Mathurine: waterfalls, caves and mountains
Camp-Perrin guide: Saut-Mathurine waterfall, Kounoubwa Cave, La Prise, Lachaux Pond and places to stay.
Camp-Perrin sits in the mountains north of Les Cayes. It's the place for cool water, waterfalls and caves.
Saut-Mathurine
One of the largest waterfalls in Haiti: about 27 m high and 30 m wide on the Cavaillon River, some 7 km northeast of town. A natural pool at the base is great for a swim. The August 14, 2021 earthquake damaged it badly.
More places to visit
- Kounoubwa Cave: about a 30-minute walk from town. Visits by appointment, flashlights provided. Entry: 100 gourdes per adult (2025).
- La Prise (Balanier): the intake of the Davezac canal, a popular swimming spot.
- Lachaux Pond: one of the ponds in the mountains.
- Saint Anne Festival: every July 26, with music at La Prise.
Saint Anne Festival in Camp-Perrin
Camp-Perrin's patron saint festival for Saint Anne, with music at La Prise. Saint Anne's church stands on the old military camp that gave the town its name.
Kounoubwa Cave
A limestone cave about a 30-minute walk from Camp-Perrin. Visits by appointment, flashlights provided. Entry: 100 gourdes per adult (2025).
La Prise (Balanier)
The intake of the Davezac canal at Balanier, a popular swimming spot. Music is played here during the patron saint festival.
Lachaux Pond
One of the ponds in the mountains of Camp-Perrin.
Saut-Mathurine Waterfall
One of the largest waterfalls in Haiti: about 27 m high and 30 m wide on the Cavaillon River, some 7 km northeast of Camp-Perrin. A natural pool at its base is great for swimming. The August 14, 2021 earthquake damaged it badly.
Where to stay
Le Recul Hôtel
SenpaTiC Garden
Further afield: Pic Macaya
Pic Macaya National Park, in the Massif de la Hotte, has two high peaks: Pic Macaya (2,347 m) and Pic Formon. Hire a local guide to hike up.
Pic Macaya National Park
A national park in the Massif de la Hotte with two high peaks: Pic Macaya (2,347 m) and Pic Formon. Forests, birds and plants found nowhere else. Hike with a guide.
Pic Formon
One of the two high peaks of Pic Macaya National Park.
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