TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
TBA |
| Currency |
(HTG)
Gourde |
| Electrical |
110 Volts |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 509, City Code, Port Au Prince 21+5D, Gonaives 22+5D,
Jacmel 28+5D |
U.S.
citizens traveling to Haiti are urged to register at the U.S.
embassy's consular section upon arrival. Citizens may obtain updated
information from the embassy on travel and security within Haiti.
Health:
Medical care is limited. Travelers face the range of diseases
normally found in a tropical country, including malaria, typhoid,
polio, and dengue fever. AIDS poses a significant health risk
and is prevalent in tourist areas. The level of community sanitation
is low. Public water sources often contain impurities that can
cause severe intestinal disorders. Bottled water is generally
safe.
For additional information, travelers should contact the Centers
for Disease Control's international travelers' hotline at (404)
332-4559.
