55Doable with Planning
New York City
United States
Americas
NYC is challenging — street level is fine, but the subway will break you.
Best stroller: Compact
Haiti
Port-au-Prince
42/100Challenging🌱 Limited data
Port-au-Prince faces significant infrastructure challenges but Haitian culture shows extraordinary warmth toward families.
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Bring both
This city needs different solutions for different areas.
Key Factors
- •Mixed terrain requires flexibility
- •Much of the city
Watch Out For
⚠️Use carrier in steep/narrow areas
Carrier Recommended
🎒Most traditional areas - infrastructure challenges throughout
📋 The Bottom Line
Port-au-Prince reflects Haiti's complex challenges with limited infrastructure development, though ongoing reconstruction efforts continue. The city sits in a bay surrounded by mountains, creating varied terrain. However, Haitian culture places children at the absolute center of family life — you'll experience some of the world's warmest hospitality toward families. The art, music, and cultural richness are extraordinary. Visiting requires careful planning, reliable local contacts, and realistic expectations about infrastructure while embracing incredible cultural authenticity.
Quick Facts
Overall Score42/100
Best StrollerRugged
Biggest ChallengeMuch of the city
Data Quality🌱 Limited data
Gear Recommendations
- 🎒Rugged stroller essential for challenging urban conditions
- 🎒Excellent suspension critical for rough surfaces
- 🎒Sun protection for Caribbean mountain setting
- 🎒Flexible approach - carrier often more practical
Score Breakdown
Terrain20%
4/10Slopes20%
4/10Transit12%
3/10Elevators12%
3/10Facilities12%
4/10Crowding12%
4/10Friendliness12%
9/10Neighborhood Guide
🟢 Where It's Easy ✓
- •Some hotel areas - international standards where available
- •Newer reconstruction areas - improving infrastructure
- •Certain cultural centers - varies by facility
- •Some waterfront areas - flatter terrain when accessible
🟡 Where You'll Struggle ⚠
- •Much of the city - ongoing infrastructure challenges
- •Traditional markets - overwhelming crowds, difficult navigation
- •Hillside neighborhoods - steep terrain, mixed surfaces
- •Public transportation - very limited accessibility
🎒 When to Bring the Carrier 👶
- •Most traditional areas - infrastructure challenges throughout
- •Market areas - extremely crowded, narrow passages
- •Steep hillside neighborhoods
- •Areas with significant reconstruction
Parent Wisdom
❌ What Parents Wish They'd Known
- ✕Expecting standard tourist infrastructure (it's challenging)
- ✕Not having reliable local guidance
- ✕Missing the incredible Haitian warmth toward families
- ✕Underestimating cultural richness despite challenges
- ✕Not connecting with authentic Haitian family hospitality
⭐ Parent-Recommended Spots
- ★Cultural centers - varies, some accessible facilities
- ★Art galleries - incredible Haitian artistic tradition
- ★Local family connections - extraordinary hospitality toward children
- ★Traditional Haitian family meals - central to culture
- ★Music experiences - Haiti's incredible musical heritage
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