Saint-Marc City Guide (Haiti, 2027)

Backpacking in Saint-Marc
🌟 Highlightcity ranked #5
By Johan Kruseman 🇳🇱 | Updated October 24, 2026

Saint-Marc gives you a flat, walkable coastal town on the main highway, so you can reach it and leave it without planning around a single bus. It sits on the Gulf of Gonâve coast in the Artibonite region of Haiti, roughly north of Port-au-Prince. It suits travelers who like markets, street food and local company, and who want a real Haitian town without tour-group polish. It does not suit anyone after resort beaches, nightlife or a long list of famous sights. The waterfront and old streets deserve an afternoon; the traffic-clogged main road deserves none of your time. Hiring a moto-taxi costs little but wears on your comfort, while walking costs only sweat and gives you the most. Spend a first day on foot: markets by morning, the waterfront by late afternoon.

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Best time to go: November - March
Population: 160,000 [en.wikipedia.org]
Daily cost: US$44

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✨ Why go?
Ranked #5 city in HaitiWhat makes it a must-see city

Saint-Marc works for backpackers because it is a town where Haitian daily life is easy to watch without being the center of attention. The town has a compact core, so you can cover the market streets, the waterfront and the main square on foot, and eat where workers eat rather than where menus are printed in English. It also carries real historical weight: Toussaint Louverture operated in this region during the revolution, and locals talk about it readily if you ask. As a base, Saint-Marc sits on the coastal highway between the capital and the north, which makes it a natural place to break a long journey, and it has the bus and tap-tap connections to move on again the next morning. Expect modest guesthouses, no hostel scene and little tourism infrastructure. Come for a night or two to see … read more 👉

Saint-Marc works for backpackers because it is a town where Haitian daily life is easy to watch without being the center of attention. The town has a compact core, so you can cover the market streets, the waterfront and the main square on foot, and eat where workers eat rather than where menus are printed in English. It also carries real historical weight: Toussaint Louverture operated in this region during the revolution, and locals talk about it readily if you ask. As a base, Saint-Marc sits on the coastal highway between the capital and the north, which makes it a natural place to break a long journey, and it has the bus and tap-tap connections to move on again the next morning. Expect modest guesthouses, no hostel scene and little tourism infrastructure. Come for a night or two to see a working port town, not to tick off monuments. If you need organized activities, you will find the pace slow.

💡 HighlightsKey sights and experiences for travelers

Waterfront and fishing boats: The seafront is where Saint-Marc’s working life shows, with wooden sloops landing fish and vendors selling the catch. Go early morning or around late afternoon. Free, 1 to 2 hours.
Central market streets: Dense stalls sell produce, charcoal, secondhand clothes and street snacks. Morning is busiest and most interesting. Free to wander, budget US$1 to 3 for snacks, 1 to 2 hours.
Place Philippe Guerrier area: The central square and its surroundings are the civic heart, a good place to sit and watch town life and to connect the town with its revolutionary history. Free, 30 to 45 minutes. Evening is pleasantly cooler.
Cathedral of Saint-Marc: The town’s main church is a calm stop during the morning heat and a useful landmark for orienting yourself. Free, donations welcome,

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Waterfront and fishing boats: The seafront is where Saint-Marc’s working life shows, with wooden sloops landing fish and vendors selling the catch. Go early morning or around late afternoon. Free, 1 to 2 hours.
Central market streets: Dense stalls sell produce, charcoal, secondhand clothes and street snacks. Morning is busiest and most interesting. Free to wander, budget US$1 to 3 for snacks, 1 to 2 hours.
Place Philippe Guerrier area: The central square and its surroundings are the civic heart, a good place to sit and watch town life and to connect the town with its revolutionary history. Free, 30 to 45 minutes. Evening is pleasantly cooler.
Cathedral of Saint-Marc: The town’s main church is a calm stop during the morning heat and a useful landmark for orienting yourself. Free, donations welcome, 20 to 30 minutes. Avoid service times for photos.
Local seaside beach stops: Small stretches of shoreline near town offer a swim and a cold drink. Weekday mornings are quietest. Expect small fees of US$1 to 3 at some spots, 1 to 3 hours.
Street food crawl: Fried plantains, grilled meat and fresh juice appear at corners from late morning. It is the cheapest way to understand local taste. US$2 to 5 for a full meal, 1 hour.

For day trips, travelers can look to the Citadelle Laferrière and Sans-Souci Palace in the north, the Gonaïves area, or the Artibonite valley landscapes near Saint-Marc. Start with the waterfront in the early morning, because the fish landing is finished by the time the market crowds thicken, and you will be cooler.

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🏘️ NeighborhoodsWhere things are and how it's laid out

Saint-Marc is compact, and the useful parts sit within a few kilometers of each other along the Route Nationale 1 and the bay.

Centre-ville and the waterfront: The grid of streets around Place Philippe Guerrier and the port holds the market stalls, bakeries, pharmacies, money-transfer offices and the cathedral. Walk it. It takes an hour to cover properly and costs nothing, which makes it the best use of your first morning.
Marché and bus stretch along the highway: Loud, dusty and packed with tap-taps, motorbikes and fruit sellers. Come for a quick look at the produce and the fried snacks, then leave. Lingering past an hour gives little back.
Bord de Mer: The seafront road is the calmest place for an evening stroll and a cold Prestige at a plain open-air bar. Fishing boats pull in here, so mornings

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Saint-Marc is compact, and the useful parts sit within a few kilometers of each other along the Route Nationale 1 and the bay.

Centre-ville and the waterfront: The grid of streets around Place Philippe Guerrier and the port holds the market stalls, bakeries, pharmacies, money-transfer offices and the cathedral. Walk it. It takes an hour to cover properly and costs nothing, which makes it the best use of your first morning.
Marché and bus stretch along the highway: Loud, dusty and packed with tap-taps, motorbikes and fruit sellers. Come for a quick look at the produce and the fried snacks, then leave. Lingering past an hour gives little back.
Bord de Mer: The seafront road is the calmest place for an evening stroll and a cold Prestige at a plain open-air bar. Fishing boats pull in here, so mornings are more interesting than nights. Short, free and worth it.
Hillside residential streets: Quieter, with views over the bay, but few sights. Skip them unless you are visiting someone.
Beaches north and south of town: Reaching them by moto-taxi costs little and gets you out of the traffic. The sand is better than anything in town, so go if you have an afternoon spare, and do not bother with the polluted town shoreline.

⌛️ 1 dayWhat you can realistically do in a day

7:30 AM: Place Philippe Guerrier and the waterfront

Start where the town’s story is easiest to read, on the bay front near the old center. Fishing boats come in with the morning catch, and the pastel colonial-era buildings behind them show Saint-Marc’s age as a former port of the indigo and coffee trade. Give it 45 minutes, then walk inland.

8:30 AM: Breakfast near the main market

Grab fried plantain, an egg sandwich or strong Haitian coffee from a street vendor. It is cheap, filling and fast, and it puts you among locals before the heat builds. Eat standing or on a plastic stool.

9:30 AM: Marché de Saint-Marc

Wander the stalls for produce, charcoal, secondhand clothes and the crafts the Artibonite area is known for. Keep a small bag in front of you and bring small bills. Stay about an hour, … read more 👉

7:30 AM: Place Philippe Guerrier and the waterfront

Start where the town’s story is easiest to read, on the bay front near the old center. Fishing boats come in with the morning catch, and the pastel colonial-era buildings behind them show Saint-Marc’s age as a former port of the indigo and coffee trade. Give it 45 minutes, then walk inland.

8:30 AM: Breakfast near the main market

Grab fried plantain, an egg sandwich or strong Haitian coffee from a street vendor. It is cheap, filling and fast, and it puts you among locals before the heat builds. Eat standing or on a plastic stool.

9:30 AM: Marché de Saint-Marc

Wander the stalls for produce, charcoal, secondhand clothes and the crafts the Artibonite area is known for. Keep a small bag in front of you and bring small bills. Stay about an hour, then take a moto-taxi or walk to the cultural quarter.

11:00 AM: Neighborhood of old Creole houses and Toussaint Louverture memory

This is the stop off the standard route. Saint-Marc was a base in Toussaint Louverture’s campaigns, and the side streets hold weathered gingerbread-style houses with fretwork balconies that most people drive past on the highway. Walk slowly, photograph politely and ask before pointing a camera at people.

1:00 PM: Lunch at a local lakou-style restaurant

Order grilled fish or griyo with rice and beans. Fresh seafood is the better choice here, since the boats land it daily. Rest through the hottest hours in the shade.

3:30 PM: Beach edge and boat landing north of town

Take a short moto ride to the shoreline outside the center, where fishermen mend nets and kids play football on the sand. It is quiet, unpolished and a good place to watch the light soften over the bay.

6:00 PM: Return to the center for dinner

Finish with a cold Prestige beer and a plate of fried pork or fish at a streetside spot. Head back to your lodging before full dark.

🌤️ When to go?Best time to visit Saint-Marc

November to March is the easiest window for Saint-Marc, with dry streets and bearable heat.

Cool Dry Months (Nov to Mar): Highs of 28 to 31°C (82 to 88°F), nights near 21°C (70°F). Roads are firm, beach days are reliable and daylight runs roughly 11 to 12 hours. Prices rise slightly around Christmas and Carnival, when diaspora visitors fill rooms.
Hot Season (Apr to Jun): Highs reach 32 to 35°C (90 to 95°F) with heavy humidity and two rainy peaks, April to May being the first. Afternoon downpours can flood side streets.
Peak Heat (Jul to Aug): Often 33 to 36°C (91 to 97°F), with sea breezes the only relief. Quieter, and rooms are easy to find.
Hurricane Season (Aug to Oct): Storms and washed-out roads are possible, and transport can stop for days.

Book onward travel with a day of slack in September and October.

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🛏️ Where to stay?Best areas to stay in Haiti

The center near the waterfront is the best area to sleep in Saint-Marc, because everything useful is within a short walk. Budget beds here are mostly small guesthouses and family-run hotels at roughly US$20 to 45 a night for a basic private room, since dormitory hostels are rare. Book ahead by phone or message, particularly around holidays.

Streets close to Place Philippe Guerrier and the port are lit at night and stay active into the evening, so walking back after dinner feels manageable. Noise is the cost. Generators, motorbikes and street radios start early, so bring earplugs and ask for a … read more 👉

The center near the waterfront is the best area to sleep in Saint-Marc, because everything useful is within a short walk. Budget beds here are mostly small guesthouses and family-run hotels at roughly US$20 to 45 a night for a basic private room, since dormitory hostels are rare. Book ahead by phone or message, particularly around holidays.

Streets close to Place Philippe Guerrier and the port are lit at night and stay active into the evening, so walking back after dinner feels manageable. Noise is the cost. Generators, motorbikes and street radios start early, so bring earplugs and ask for a room away from the road. Power cuts are common, so choose places with a generator or inverter and working water.

The second option is the quieter hillside and residential area inland from the highway. Rooms can be a little cheaper and calmer, but you will depend on moto-taxis after dark and have fewer places to eat nearby. It suits travelers who value sleep over convenience. Stay out of the highway stretch near the tap-tap stops. It is the loudest and dustiest part, and the bus links are no better than from the center.

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🚌 Getting aroundMoving around without the hassle

Saint-Marc has no real bus station, so buses from Port-au-Prince and Gonaïves drop you along Route Nationale 1 on the edge of the center, and from there it is a 10 to 20 minute walk or a US$0.50 to 1 shared ride to the waterfront streets. Saint-Marc itself is compact enough that the middle of town is easy on foot, but the highway is loud, dusty and jammed with trucks, and public transport means informal vehicles with no timetables. Plan on flexibility and small bills.

Walking: The streets around the main square, the market and the waterfront sit within about 1.5 kilometers of each other, so walking costs nothing and is usually faster than waiting for a ride in midday traffic. Go early or late, because the afternoon sun and diesel fumes along the highway are tiring. For the center, this gives

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Saint-Marc has no real bus station, so buses from Port-au-Prince and Gonaïves drop you along Route Nationale 1 on the edge of the center, and from there it is a 10 to 20 minute walk or a US$0.50 to 1 shared ride to the waterfront streets. Saint-Marc itself is compact enough that the middle of town is easy on foot, but the highway is loud, dusty and jammed with trucks, and public transport means informal vehicles with no timetables. Plan on flexibility and small bills.

Walking: The streets around the main square, the market and the waterfront sit within about 1.5 kilometers of each other, so walking costs nothing and is usually faster than waiting for a ride in midday traffic. Go early or late, because the afternoon sun and diesel fumes along the highway are tiring. For the center, this gives you the most.
Moto-taxis: Motorcycle taxis are the quickest way to cross town or reach the outer neighborhoods, at roughly US$0.50 to 1.50 a ride depending on distance and your bargaining. Agree the price before you climb on, since foreigners get quoted high. You get no helmet and little comfort, but nothing else is as cheap for hilly or dusty stretches, so a short moto ride is the best value for most trips.
Tap-taps and shared minibuses: Painted pickups and vans run along the main road toward Port-au-Prince (about 1.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic and road conditions, US$3 to 5) and toward Gonaïves (about 1.5 to 2 hours, US$3 to 5). They leave when full, usually from early morning until mid-afternoon, and you will sit tightly packed. They are the only sensible budget choice for intercity trips, but do not count on one after dark.
Private taxi: A car with a driver for a half day costs around US$30 to 60 and is the comfortable option for nearby beaches or villages with no regular service. Negotiate the whole round trip upfront. It costs much more than a moto, so skip it for anything inside town and save it for reaching places off the highway.

👛 Costs (as of 24 October 2026)Money, prices, and spending tips

Saint-Marc costs a backpacker about US$44 a day when you sleep in a dorm or basic guesthouse bed in high season, eat local food and move by moto-taxi and tap-tap. Prices are quoted in US dollars here, though you pay in gourdes or dollars on the street, and prices shift with fuel costs.

Category	Budget Range	Local Reality
Dorm/budget bed (high season, Dec to Apr)	US$15 to 25	Dorms are rare, so expect a basic guesthouse room or a shared room. Book ahead in the dry months.
Dorm/budget bed (off-season)	US$12 to 20	Lower rates are easy to negotiate from May to November.
Meals	US$8 to 14	Street fried plantain, griot and rice with beans from small kitchens cost US$2 to 4 a plate. Sit-down restaurants run US$8 to 15.
Local transport	US$2 to 6	Shared tap-tap rides cost under US$1. Moto-taxis in town run US$1 to 3

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Saint-Marc costs a backpacker about US$44 a day when you sleep in a dorm or basic guesthouse bed in high season, eat local food and move by moto-taxi and tap-tap. Prices are quoted in US dollars here, though you pay in gourdes or dollars on the street, and prices shift with fuel costs.

Category	Budget Range	Local Reality
Dorm/budget bed (high season, Dec to Apr)	US$15 to 25	Dorms are rare, so expect a basic guesthouse room or a shared room. Book ahead in the dry months.
Dorm/budget bed (off-season)	US$12 to 20	Lower rates are easy to negotiate from May to November.
Meals	US$8 to 14	Street fried plantain, griot and rice with beans from small kitchens cost US$2 to 4 a plate. Sit-down restaurants run US$8 to 15.
Local transport	US$2 to 6	Shared tap-tap rides cost under US$1. Moto-taxis in town run US$1 to 3 a ride.
City transport pass	Not available	No pass exists. You pay per ride in cash.
Basic activities/entry fees	US$3 to 8	Wandering Place Philippe Guerrier, the waterfront and the market costs nothing. Small fees apply at nearby beaches and sites.
Miscellaneous	US$3 to 6	Bottled water, SIM data and tips for guides.
Total Daily Budget	US$44	Comfortable for one person traveling carefully.

Buy water in large sealed jugs and refill your bottle rather than buying small bottles all day; it trims a few dollars off your daily spend.

⚠️ Prices can change and everyone travels differently, so take this as a rough guide. Hope it helps you plan your adventure!

🚌 Day tripsEasy escapes and nearby places

Saint-Marc works well as a base for short regional trips, though public transport is crowded and distances take longer than the map suggests.

Gonaïves:

The historic city where independence was declared in 1804 lies about 1.5 to 2 hours north by tap-taps. Expect to spend US$5 to 10 round trip, plus lunch. Go early in the dry months, and do not arrive without a plan, since sights are few and spread out.

Montrouis:

This coastal strip south of town has the area's better beaches and small seaside resorts that sell day access. A moto-taxi or tap-tap takes 20 to 30 minutes and costs US$1 to 3, with day passes at some properties around US$10 to 20. Weekdays are quietest, and the common mistake is going on Sunday, when it fills up.

👉 Explore Montrouis

Arcahaie:

Roughly 1 hour south by tap-taps or shared … read more 👉

Saint-Marc works well as a base for short regional trips, though public transport is crowded and distances take longer than the map suggests.

Gonaïves:

The historic city where independence was declared in 1804 lies about 1.5 to 2 hours north by tap-taps. Expect to spend US$5 to 10 round trip, plus lunch. Go early in the dry months, and do not arrive without a plan, since sights are few and spread out.

Montrouis:

This coastal strip south of town has the area's better beaches and small seaside resorts that sell day access. A moto-taxi or tap-tap takes 20 to 30 minutes and costs US$1 to 3, with day passes at some properties around US$10 to 20. Weekdays are quietest, and the common mistake is going on Sunday, when it fills up.

👉 Explore Montrouis

Arcahaie:

Roughly 1 hour south by tap-taps or shared taxi, at around US$2 to 4 each way. It is known as the place where the Haitian flag was created in 1803, and has a small market and a quiet coast. Visit in the cooler months, and ask locally about the monument and any ceremonies before you go.

👉 Explore Arcahaie

Deschapelles and the Artibonite Valley:

The rice-growing plains inland are green and flat, with irrigation canals and roadside stalls, about 45 minutes to 1 hour away. Budget US$5 to 8 for transport. Go in the morning and return before dusk, because tap-taps become scarce in the afternoon.

🍲 FoodWhat to Eat & Drink

Saint-Marc sits on the Artibonite coast, so the food leans on fresh fish, rice from the nearby valley and the sweet tropical fruit sold in the market. Look for whole fried fish with sauce ti-malice, a tangy tomato and onion sauce, and for lambi (conch) stewed in a spiced creole sauce when it is in season. The Artibonite plains also supply the rice that appears at most lunches, often with black bean sauce and a small portion of stewed meat.

For cheap eating, head to the market stretch and the roadside stalls, where women sell fried plantains, akra and grilled corn for under US$1 to 2 a plate. Casual seafront restaurants serve grilled fish with rice for roughly US$5 to 10, and the beach strip toward Montrouis has simple shacks serving the day's catch. Fresh sugarcane juice and coconut water … read more 👉

Saint-Marc sits on the Artibonite coast, so the food leans on fresh fish, rice from the nearby valley and the sweet tropical fruit sold in the market. Look for whole fried fish with sauce ti-malice, a tangy tomato and onion sauce, and for lambi (conch) stewed in a spiced creole sauce when it is in season. The Artibonite plains also supply the rice that appears at most lunches, often with black bean sauce and a small portion of stewed meat.

For cheap eating, head to the market stretch and the roadside stalls, where women sell fried plantains, akra and grilled corn for under US$1 to 2 a plate. Casual seafront restaurants serve grilled fish with rice for roughly US$5 to 10, and the beach strip toward Montrouis has simple shacks serving the day's catch. Fresh sugarcane juice and coconut water are everywhere, and cold Prestige beer is the standard evening drink at open-air bars along the waterfront. Eat where the grill is busy, drink only bottled or sealed water and bring small bills, since vendors rarely have change.

🛡️ SafetyScams, Hazards, and Annoyances

Saint-Marc is manageable for careful travelers, but Haiti's wider security situation is serious, so check current advisories and local advice before you travel and before any road trip. Within town, the main risks are petty theft in the crowded market and along the highway, so carry only a day's cash, keep your phone out of sight and leave your passport at your lodging. Avoid walking after dark outside the lit center, and use a trusted moto-taxi or driver recommended by your host. Solo travelers, particularly women, will attract attention and persistent offers of help, so a clear, polite no usually works. Prices for foreigners can start high, so agree fares before you ride. Roads between cities can be blocked or unsafe, and travel timing changes quickly, so ask your host about conditions each morning and do not travel at night.

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Two days is enough for Saint-Marc itself, with one day for the center, market and seafront and one for a beach at Montrouis, about 30 minutes away. Add a third day for Gonaïves, about 1.5 to 2 hours north, or for Arcahaie to the south. Plan around road conditions, which can add hours.

Saint-Marc can be done solo by careful travelers, but Haiti has a serious security situation that should be checked before you go. In town, keep valuables out of sight in the market, avoid walking after dark outside the lit center and use a moto-taxi recommended by your host, usually US$0.50 to 2. Avoid road travel at night and ask locally about blockages each morning.

Saint-Marc is known for its role in Haitian history, its busy port on the Artibonite coast and its place on the road between Port-au-Prince and the north. It is also a hub for rice from the Artibonite Valley and for fresh fish and lambi at the seafront. Montrouis beaches, about 30 minutes south, are the main draw for a day out, and Gonaïves, home of the 1804 independence declaration, lies 1.5 to 2 hours north.

⚠️ Things can change over time, so always validate details locally before you go.

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Arcahaie—Flag birthplace, 1803 monument, bay fishing boats, quiet shoreline| 42 km away
Léogâne—Cane plains, Anacaona square, rara rehearsals, artisan studios| 66 km away
Mirebalais—Artibonite valley, crossroads market, river banks| 69 km away

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Saint-Marc’s overlooked detail is its fishermen’s landing at the waterfront, which most first-timers sleep through. I would set an alarm, bring small bills for snacks and walk it before the market opens. Skip arriving after dark, and keep your valuables close, since the town is far better in daylight.

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Backpacking in Saint-Marc
🌟 Highlightcity ranked #5
By Johan Kruseman 🇳🇱 | Updated October 24, 2026

✨ Why go?
Ranked #5 city in HaitiWhat makes it a must-see city

💡 HighlightsKey sights and experiences for travelers

🏘️ NeighborhoodsWhere things are and how it's laid out

⌛️ 1 dayWhat you can realistically do in a day

🌤️ When to go?Best time to visit Saint-Marc

✈️ The backpacker research shortcutHaiti Travel Guide

🛏️ Where to stay?Best areas to stay in Haiti

🚌 Getting aroundMoving around without the hassle

👛 Costs (as of 24 October 2026)Money, prices, and spending tips

🚌 Day tripsEasy escapes and nearby places

🍲 FoodWhat to Eat & Drink

🛡️ SafetyScams, Hazards, and Annoyances

FAQTraveler FAQ

Other Haitian cities near Saint-Marc

We 💚 feedbackSumming up the experience

👋 Meet the founderWho’s Behind Take Your Backpack?

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Backpacking in Saint-Marc
🌟 Highlightcity ranked #5
By Johan Kruseman 🇳🇱 | Updated October 24, 2026

✨ Why go?
Ranked #5 city in HaitiWhat makes it a must-see city

💡 HighlightsKey sights and experiences for travelers

🏘️ NeighborhoodsWhere things are and how it's laid out

⌛️ 1 dayWhat you can realistically do in a day

🌤️ When to go?Best time to visit Saint-Marc

🛏️ Where to stay?Best areas to stay in Haiti

🚌 Getting aroundMoving around without the hassle

👛 Costs (as of 24 October 2026)Money, prices, and spending tips

🚌 Day tripsEasy escapes and nearby places

🍲 FoodWhat to Eat & Drink

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