HAITI TRAVEL GUIDE

 

"There are so many places in the world - why did you go to Haiti?" These were the words of an unbeliever immigration official when returning from my trip. There were too many reasons to justify his. The only thing is that the officials was in a position to browse through memory cards stuffed with photos of gingerbread homes, painted in every shade of the Caribbean sun. He could have enjoyed sampling the exotic spices of Creole cuisine, which combines African, French and native Taino recipes.

He'd have been enthralled by the sight of hummingbirds grazing from the hibiscus blooms. Who wouldn't want to feel the warmness from the Caribbean Sea on their toes and be on a beautiful beach, not surrounded by high-rises and hotels with greenery, modest bar, and fish nets that are filled with Haitians fishing their fish, with no tourists? In the case of the of the other Caribbean island, people are queueing up. However according to our Haiti guide to travel reveals there's a lot more to this unexplored country than what the media will have you believe.

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HIGHLIGHTS

The majority of Haiti vacations begin and finish in Port-au-Prince and then wind upwards to reach the northern coast, either taking a drive along the coast and extremely remote Central Plateau, or flying from Port-au-Prince to Cap Haitian to save time. Haiti is tiny, so you'll cover plenty of terrain in 10-14 days visiting the countryside, cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and stunning beaches. The majority of tours include the same attractions however, this country is a bit away from the main tourist routes and so those that are the most "popular" haunts never receive more than a few visitors - and the majority of them are not on duty volunteers or aid workers who venture out on a day trip.

Cap-Haïtien

The quaint, colorful city is hidden between mountains that are lush as well as it's located on the Caribbean Sea. Visit artisan markets that are laidback and filled with vibrant artworks depicting scenes from Haitian living, or make the day trip for a trip to Cormier Plage - an empty stretch of white sand beach that allows you to swim in the ocean, sip rum and sleep all day long. Try Creole dishes in local eateries and luxury historic hotels.

Central Plateau

Make sure to stop at the bizarre waterfall fed by springs of Bassin Zim on your way northwards to the Central Plateau, which pours into turquoise pools. There isn't a single place in Haiti is a tourist destination, however the remote Plateau is lesser visited than other. Enjoy half-day hikes through stunning Caribbean landscape and take in the unique experience of the local Haitian living with an authentic homestay in the village.

Citadelle Laferrière

If this fortress were in another location there would be a long line to gain entry. But , since it's situated in Haiti and even though it's an UNESCO location, visitors will get the fortress all to yourself. The incredible structure, situated in Machu Picchu's syle on a rocky mountain, was constructed by a fearful general to protect against the threat of an invasion that never occurred. Ride up the mountain on muleback and hear tales of this fortress which was never built and admire the views over the Caribbean.

Jacmel

Though it was founded in the latter half of the 1600s, Jacmel's distinctive architecture dates to the beginning of the 20th century, when it was rebuilt using iron structures that were prefabricated and shipped from France. Many of these mansions that heavily influenced New Orleans - are now art studios and craft shops as well as Jacmel is known for its wood carvings, carnival papier-mâché masks mosaics... as well as its sprawling beachfront promenade.

 Port-au-Prince

This vibrant and exciting city has yet to emerge from the rubble of the devastating 2010 earthquake debris remains scattered all over and there's plenty to see. Alongside the standard gingerbread houses and the restored iron markets, there is several other attractions, including the Sugar Plantation and Historical Pantheon Museums and the workshops run by artisans, where every kind of object are transformed into stunning and unique artworks.

There are several places to discover here and learn more about this place. So if you’re visiting and taking cheap flights to Virginia, then make sure to spend ample time strolling the place.