{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/haiti/cap-haitien","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:19:17.385Z","place":{"city":"Cap-Haïtien","country":"Haiti","countryCode":"HT","lat":19.75938,"lon":-72.19815},"safety":{"score":15,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":4,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":14,"travellerSentiment":{"score":22,"label":"Very Negative","summary":"Despite some past efforts to promote tourism, recent news indicates ongoing issues with gang violence impacting the region, and official advisories are extremely strong against travel.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":15,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":12,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Watch","title":"Diphtheria in Haiti","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/diphtheria-haiti"},{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"No, Cap-Haïtien is not safe for travelers.","summary":"Official government advisories strongly recommend avoiding all travel to Haiti due to severe security risks, including widespread gang violence and civil unrest. The crime rate is significantly higher than the global average, and the rule of law is weak. While Cap-Haïtien may be presented as a tourist destination, the current security situation makes travel extremely hazardous.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Severe","note":"High rates of crime, including armed robbery and kidnapping, are prevalent throughout Haiti, and Cap-Haïtien is not exempt."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"While specific pickpocketing data for Cap-Haïtien is unavailable, the general high crime environment suggests a significant risk in crowded areas."},"safeAreas":["Labadee"],"avoidAreas":["Carenage"],"scams":["Impersonation of officials to solicit bribes.","Overcharging for services due to perceived visitor wealth."],"zones":[{"name":"Cap-Haïtien Historic Center","level":"caution","note":"While historically significant, reports indicate gang violence impacting activity and protests can disrupt areas."},{"name":"Carenage","level":"avoid","note":"This area has been mentioned in relation to protests and potential disruptions."},{"name":"Labadee","level":"safe","note":"Primarily a tourist port, it is generally managed for visitor safety, though broader country risks remain."},{"name":"Mont-Joie","level":"caution","note":"As a residential and commercial area, it may be subject to general crime risks and potential protests."},{"name":"Caracol Industrial Park Area","level":"caution","note":"While an industrial zone, its proximity to Cap-Haïtien means it is not immune to broader security concerns."}]}}