Top 10 Places to Visit While You Are In Haiti

October 21, 2014 8:15 PM

Haiti has always remained a perfect tourist destination. A trip to Haiti can be a life changing experience like a true vacation in paradise. The Haitian government and Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) are taking every effort to bring more tourists in Haiti.

The top ten places that you must visit while you are in Haiti are mentioned here:

Jacmel: It is known as the pearl of the Caribbean. Its incredible diversified historical treasure showcases the real Haiti. It is a commerce center and at the same time a perfect place for tourist attraction. It is the capital of the department of Sud-Est founded in 1698 and has an estimated population of 40,000. The historic buildings of the city have sustained the damage of 2010 earthquake. It is a world heritage site.

Mole Saint-Nicolas: Columbus on his first voyage to the Americas, landed here on December 6, 1492. It led to the temporary establishment of La Navidad which is presently known as Mole Saint-Nicolas. Some remains of colonial forts can be found in several locations: Fort Georges, Batteries de Vallières, Saint-Charles, Le Fort Allemand, La Poudrière, Les Ramparts. 'Ruine Poudrière' is a ruin of old military fortification built sometime in the 1750s. The town received its present name in 1697 when France gained control of the western part of Hispaniola.

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Port-Salut: It is a coastal town where Haiti's deposed president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide was born in 1953. Its beautiful beaches are the perfect place for tranquil relaxation.

Ile A Vache: This satellite island of Haiti lies in the Baie de Cayes, about 6.5 miles off the coast of the country's southwest peninsula. It is well known for some of the best island sceneries in the Caribbean.

Gelee: In August, during the festival of Notre Dame over 10,000 people visit the beachside community for a celebration similar to Mardis Gras.

Cap Haitien: The city located on the North coast of Haiti is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Cap's mountain.

Labadee: This beautiful coastal resort on the north of Haiti is like an oasis of gorgeous beaches with numerous activities for everyone's desire where the beach front area was created and maintained by Royal Caribbean.

Jeremie: This place located on the high up the side of a mountain and is a combination of sea and sky.

Bassin Bleu: Hidden above the hills of Jacmel, this is famous for its picturesque beauty.

Belle Anse: It is a beautiful town along the sea with a river running through. The natural beauty of the beaches will stop you dead on your tracks.

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