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Discover the Caribbean,
your way.

Search 23 islands by vibe, season, language, or sustainability.

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Guadeloupe

Leeward Islands

VS
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Haiti

Western Caribbean

Side-by-side comparison of logistics, sustainability, seasonal intelligence, and vibes.

Why Guadeloupe?

A butterfly-shaped archipelago — volcano hikes, Creole kitchens, and Cousteau's favorite reef.

Why Haiti?

The first free Black republic — Citadelle fortress, Kompa rhythms, and resilience carved in mountains.

Eco Rating

4/5

4 green initiatives

2/5

4 green initiatives

When to Go

Guadeloupe

moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Haiti

high
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best monthsRainy season

Vibes

AdventureEco ConsciousFoodieCultural HeritageOff The Beaten PathDiving Snorkeling
Cultural HeritageOff The Beaten PathAdventureFoodieBudget Friendly

Shared vibes are highlighted

Logistics & Geography

🇬🇵 Guadeloupe🇭🇹 Haiti
CapitalBasse-TerrePort-au-Prince
Population396K11400K
Area1628 km²27750 km²
Sub-regionLeeward IslandsWestern Caribbean
CurrencyEURHTG (USD accepted)
Driving sideRight (US-style)Right (US-style)
PowerType C/E · 220VType A/B · 110V
Emergency112114
LanguagesFrench, Guadeloupean CreoleFrench, Haitian Creole (Kreyòl)
AirportsPTPPAP, CAP
Coral reefprotecteddegraded

Green Initiatives

Guadeloupe National Park — UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Réserve Cousteau underwater park
Mangrove conservation in Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin
La Soufrière volcano monitoring
Citadelle Laferrière — UNESCO World Heritage Site
Macaya National Park biodiversity corridor
Reforestation programs in the southern peninsula
Île-à-Vache eco-tourism development