50 Things To Do In Haiti
Haiti is a piece of paradise taken straight from the movies, with turqoise waves gently lapping at golden shores, misty mountaintops peeking through lush vegetation and spectacular sunsets blanketing the landscape in vivid color. It is located on the second largest island in the Caribbean, Hispaniola, and shares its idyllic setting with the Dominican Republic. If looking for enthralling historical monuments as well as blissful beach beauty, then Haiti is the place to be. Constructed by King Henri I, the Citadelle Laferrière is a large mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti, and is the largest fortress in the Americas.
In the 1970s Haiti was known as a top vacation spot among the Caribbean islands. However, the little spot on the southern shore is a real treat no matter the month, largely thanks to the smattering of conch and seafood eateries that ring its sands. Like its compadre on the hill, it was raised by the nationalist powers of the country to fend of French attack in the first decade of the 19th century. Fort JacquesAlthough smaller than its big brother, the colossal La Citadelle la Ferriere, Fort Jacques remains a striking remnant of the great castle building age of Haiti. Inside the area is where travelers can expect to find a taste of the more traditional Caribbean.
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This bay is known for being the shelter to Christopher Columbus when he arrived here on his first voyage. Spend a wonderful time exploring this beautiful bay in Caribbean. Due to recent political instability, tourism has suffered in Haiti, with the exception of Labadee, a port located on the country's northern coast. Labadee is a resort leased long term by Royal Caribbean International. Although sometimes described in advertisements as an island in its own right, it is actually contiguous with the rest of Hispaniola.
The Site des Ramiers is a representation of liberty to the Haitians, as it was one of the first places to be constructed by black slaves who had gained their freedom. This Catholic Cathedral is situated in Cap-Haitien, and is a pretty and peaceful place to relax after exploring the surrounding scenery of the colonial town. There is a small park in the front of the church, and the towering white walls are striking against the rows of humble houses all aound. The high-domed interior makes the cathedral equally appealing both inside and outside. Bassin Bleu is a blissfully secluded waterfall on the hills of Jacmel, Haiti. Travelers can follow a trail to the basin and spend a day jumping from the waterfalls, swimming in the turqoise water and enjoying the cool cover of the lush vegetation.
This city is located in an incredibly beautiful place, on the Gulf of Gonave. If you look at the city from the water, you will notice that is has a shape reminiscent of an amphitheater. There are comfortable residential areas on the hills while the commercial part of the city is located closer to the coast. This city attracts tourists with its unique colonial architecture. The country is located on the part of the island of Hispaniola that has very different terrain, and so impenetrable mountains quickly turn into spacious valleys here. deadliest roads The tourist industry started developing not long ago, so there are not many foreign tourists at local beaches yet.
Its shores have become home to more than a hundred of different species of birds. As this predator is widespread in the region, tourists can visit Etang Saumatre only together with a guide. Tourists can participate in interesting boat excursions, strolls along the lake, and even diving tours. Make sure you take a enchanting boat ride to the panoramic Amiga Island when in Haiti. You can find here one of the best beaches of the Caribbean country. Enjoy the fun of snorkeling in the clear waters, watch the marine life, explore the coral reefs, relaxing on the pristine white sand, and swim in the fascinating waters of the Amiga Island.
Make sure you taste scrumptious fruit punch once you arrive on the island. Gelee beach is the most beautiful and the longest sandy beach in Haiti. You can sense the pleasant aroma of the coconut when you are exploring this beach. Watch fishing boats bouncing on the pleasant waters of the Gelee beach.