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Port-Salut, Haiti: beaches, waterfall and where to stay
Pointe Sable Beach, Dauphinée Beach, Touyac Waterfall and beachfront hotels in Port-Salut, southern Haiti.
Port-Salut is the beach town of the South. About 30 km west of Les Cayes, it's one of the most popular weekend getaways in the region.
The beaches
- Pointe Sable: about 2 km of golden sand, coconut palms and little thatched-roof bars.
- Dauphinée Beach: one of the best-known beaches in Port-Salut.
- Touyac Waterfall: need a break from the sea? A half-hour walk inland takes you to the waterfall.
Touyac Waterfall
A small waterfall about a half-hour walk inland from Port-Salut.
Dauphinée Beach
One of the best-known beaches in Port-Salut.
Pointe Sable Beach
About 2 km of golden sand, coconut palms and little thatched-roof bars, some 30 km west of Les Cayes. One of the South's favorite weekend spots.
Where to stay
Hurricane Matthew (2016) hit many hotels in Port-Salut hard. Some have been rebuilt, like Résidences Le Sommet. Here are the places listed on the site:
Auberge du Rayon Vert
Reposoir du Village
Résidences Le Sommet de Port-Salut
Near Port-Salut, in Roche-à-Bateau:
Getting there
Port-Salut is about 30 km from Les Cayes by road. For more freedom, rent a car in Les Cayes.
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