Your stay — La Renconte
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Emergency Contacts
CarrefourCarrefour, Haiti does not have a centralised 911 system. Use these numbers direct: police 114, ambulance 118, fire 115. For any emergency, also try contacting the Haitian National Police via +509 22 29 02 00 or the local fire station at +509 22 28 72 00. Response times can be slow; consider having a local contact or taxi driver on speed dial.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Carrefour, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at La Renconte
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Port-au-Prince city centre → Sivananda Hotel, Carrefour
💡 Use a reputable driver from a hotel or a referral. Traffic on Route Nationale #2 can snarl in the afternoon—plan for an extra 15 minutes.
Carrefour main junction (Route Nationale #2) → Sivananda Hotel
💡 Flag one down anywhere on the main road. Know your stop and yell 'Sivananda!' to the driver. Keep small bills ready—exact change is best.
Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) → Sivananda Hotel, Carrefour
💡 Book through the hotel at least 24 hours ahead. Airport taxis will haggle—agree a price before getting in, not after.
Carrefour market area → Sivananda Hotel
💡 Cheapest for quick hops. Negotiate the fare before you mount. Helmet is optional here—insist on one if you can.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at La Renconte?
Check-in at La Renconte is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Carrefour
💡 Go early morning to see the market set up; the fried plantain vendors are cheapest before 8am.
💡 Haggle respectfully; prices drop 20-30% if you buy multiple items from the same stall. Avoid peak noon heat.
💡 Mass on Sunday at 10am has local choir singing traditional hymns, but sit near the back to slip out quietly.
💡 Ask the caretaker for the key to the rooftop terrace — it's not advertised but offers a great view of the bay. Open only by request.
💡 Bring your own food and drinks; vendors on the sand charge triple the market price. Arrive by 9am to get a spot under a palm tree.