Pic Macaya National Park.
Established in 1983 in the south of the country. It is the only place in Haiti where cloud forests remain intact. The park is named after the highest peak in its territory. The Makaya Peak is 2,347 metres high. It is the second-highest peak in Haiti. The park showcases the country's rich nature and is home to many birds and animals.
River Artibonite.
The main body of water in the country is the Artibonite River. It originates in the Cordillera Central in the Dominican Republic and then flows for 240 kilometres through western Haiti. The Peligre hydroelectric power station is built on it, which provides energy to most of the country. The river valley is very picturesque and fertile, attracting tourists with its scenery.
Petion -Ville.
The fourth largest city in Haiti. It was founded in 1831 by Jean-Pierre Boyer, who ruled the country. It was named in honour of the independence fighter Alexandre Pétion. The city attracts tourists with its culture and history. You can eat delicious traditional food in restaurants or cafes, go to a pub, or have fun in a club. Petionville is an attractive and safe city.
Sans Souci Palace.
Near Cap-Haïtien are the ruins of the Sans Souci Palace. This was the luxurious residence of King Henri Christophe, which was built by slaves between 1810 and 1813. The name of the palace translates as “carefree”. It was located near the citadel of Laferrière, where the ruler could hide in case of danger. But the king’s carefree life ended with his suicide. That’s why the locals avoid the palace.
Labadie.
A paradise for tourists visiting Haiti. The island is adjacent to the mountains and offers magnificent panoramas of the Atlantic Ocean. The port of Labadee belongs to the company Royal Caribbean, which brings holidaymakers there by liner. The beaches are clean and well-maintained, and there are many souvenir shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Port- au- Prince.
It is the capital of Haiti and the state's main port. It is located on the shores of the Gulf of Gonave. It is a natural bay that has been a centre of trade since ancient times. It was founded in 1749 by the French, and since then it has become the largest city in the country. Port-au-Prince is built in the shape of an amphitheatre: the commercial areas are next to the water, and the residential neighbourhoods are on the hillsides. The city centre has very beautiful architecture.
Cap-Haitien.
The second-largest city in Haiti. It was founded in 1670 by the French. It was once the state's capital. The city consists of a pretty web of boulevards and streets decorated with trees under which residents hide from the heat. The main sights of Cap-Haïtien are the Sans-Souci Palace, the Citadelle-Haïtien, and the Citadelle Laferrière, the latter described as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.
Lafferriere Citadel.
A symbol of Haitian independence, the construction of which was the titanic effort of the king’s subjects. The citadel was built 27 kilometres from Cap-Haïtien, on a 910-metre-high mountain, to defend against the French. The walls contain 365 cannons, near which you can see mountains of shells. It is the largest fortress in the Western Hemisphere. Its area is 10,000 m², the walls are 40 metres high, and it took 15 years to build.
Lake Azuei.
Due to its salinity, the water in the lake is not suitable for use, but this only attracts tourists. Extreme sports and ecotourism lovers come here. The 170 km² lake is home to flamingos, American crocodiles, and more than 100 species of birds. You can go diving and skydiving here, but you need to be careful, as there are predators at the bottom.
Lake Peligre.
The second largest lake is located on the Central Plateau, in the heart of the island. The lake was created by the construction of the Peligre hydroelectric power plant on the Artibonite River. It is remarkable for its blue, calm waters surrounded by high, green mountains. This is the kind of landscape you can see when you arrive at the lake.
Jacmel.
It is an ancient city in the south of Haiti. It was founded in 1698 by the French. They named it after the locals, but in the French way. Jacmel has a beautiful waterfall with picturesque nature, pretty streets, and a sunny beach. It has many restaurants and cafes, souvenir shops, and bars. The views from the beach are superb.
La Visite National Park.
It is Haiti’s second national park, established in 1983. The park covers 30 square kilometers. The territory features mountains, the highest of which is 2275 meters, steppes, and forests. Many trees grow in the park, and there are different species of animals. Tourists, apart from ecotourism, also engage in cycling in the park.
Croix-des-Bouquets.
In the early 1950s, Georges Lyoto began forging jewellery for a local cemetery. Then an art agent suggested that he start making metal sculptures to symbolise the spirits and rituals of Voodoo. The village of Croix de Bouquet was created by the master’s apprentices, the “Voodoo blacksmiths”. Tourists can see their workshops, exhibitions, and learn about the mystical culture. It is a popular excursion destination.
Notre-Dame of Cap-Haitian Cathedral.
The Cathedral of Cap-Haïtien is located in the central square of the city of the same name in Haiti. It was laid down around 1878, and construction took decades to complete. The cathedral is snow-white, with beige columns and a dome the colour of the sky. It has two bell towers and three main entrances. It is a Haitian representative of colonial architecture. In the square near the cathedral stands a monument to the national hero Toussaint Louverture.
Trou Caiman.
It is a small salt lake located in the Cul-de-Sac valley. It has an area of 16 kilometres². The name of the lake is French for “caiman burrow”. This lake is the best place on the island for bird watching. There is a colony of 150 flamingos, rare ibis, ducks, and seven species of herons.
Apart from the above-mentioned tourist attractions, there are other tourist attractions in Haiti. Therefore, if you're planning your next holiday trip, let Haiti be your next destination, and you will soon discover why it's nicknamed the Pearl of the Antilles.
