The island was occupied for thousands of years by cultures of indigenous peoples, who had migrated from present-day Central and South America. In the 16th century, Spanish explorers … 展开

Labadie and other beaches
The walled Labadie (or Labadee) beach resort compound is located ten kilometres (6 mi) to the city's northwest. It serves as a brief stopover for 展开

Airports
Cap-Haïtien is served by the Cap-Haïtien International Airport (CAP), Haiti's second busiest airport. It was a hub for Salsa d'Haiti prior to its cessation in 2013. American Airlines operated international flights to CAP for a … 展开

A union of four Catholic Church private schools have been present for two decades in Cap‑Haïtien. They have higher-level grades, … 展开

Cap-Haïtien is known as the nation's largest center of historic monuments and as such, it is a tourist destination. The bay, beaches and monuments have made it a resort and vacation … 展开

1842 Cap-Haïtien earthquake
On 7 May 1842, an earthquake destroyed most of the city and other towns in the north of Haiti and the … 展开

Cap Haitien is served by the teaching hospital: Hôpital Universitaire Justinien. 展开