"sea, mountains and traffic jam" Top 5 Page for this destination Haiti by dunearn20

Haiti Travel Guide: 327 reviews and 806 photos

Living here

Arrived in Haiti / Port-au-Prince / Petionville in September 2004, will stay here for several years with one of the UN agencies.
Here the view of the terrasse of the Hotel Oloffson.
It is a very nice country, I like it here.
You can also have a look at my travelogue on Haiti or see much more photos on my external website.

Places

In front of the church one sunday morning, people sell candy and it is a peaceful atmosphere.

country life

Completely different is life in the rural areas. Here a small village in the mountains 2500 m high (Furci)

Pros and Cons

Pros:in general very nice people
Cons:But security is still a major concern

Last visit to Haiti: Dec 2004
Intro Updated Jan 21, 2005
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Reviews (18)

Carneval Things to Do (9)

Early February is Carneval in Haiti, this event lasts for several weekends until it finishes with a three day long... more travel advice

Hotel Oloffson Things to Do (9)

This great Hotel is now only a shadow of its own , but at least it is still there! Known from Graham Greenes Novel "The... more travel advice

Centre d'art Things to Do (9)

This beautiful house is the Centre d' art since 1944. A must for all those who like Haitian art. You get small boxes for... more travel advice

Camera Favorites (2)

There are not that many Whites in Haiti and people look at me like an alien, especially children. But when they see you... more travel advice

Nightlife (1)
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Restaurants (1)
Belgian Chef
Hotels (1)
Nice Garden
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Written Feb 22, 2005

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konpoy1 Apr 9, 2009 at 2:06 PM

hey! how about cheap hostels or any other cheap accomodations? Also I am planning to come in May and participate in the voodo culture. How open is that and where in particular?
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ellielou Jul 8, 2008 at 8:52 PM

possibility that I'll be heading to Haiti in October--you've provided a nice overview to the country...
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ladyanne Jan 16, 2008 at 1:51 PM

Hi, I went to Haiti in March 2007 and will return again in March 2008. Where was the photo taken of the mountain village?Tthe area my mission is in is Terrier Rouge, and the Troup de Nord mountains. Thanks for your photos. *grin*
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sprdak11 Feb 7, 2007 at 5:16 AM

Interesting page about Haiti. Greetings.
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victorwkf Dec 28, 2006 at 11:52 PM

Great insight into Haiti, thanks for sharing and happy new year!
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Beausoleil Aug 12, 2006 at 2:53 PM

Loved your Haiti Pages. Made me homesick to go back. Have you ever gone to a concert in Salle Ste. Cecile at Ecole Ste. Trinite? Just wondered if the orchestra is as good as it used to be.
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lichinga Jul 26, 2006 at 9:52 AM

Great mountains: I had no idea about that!
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eva2006 Jan 28, 2006 at 12:59 AM

Hi there, we are a couple that might be posted in Haiti ( P a P) with an INGO. We know you have been there for a while and would like to hear what is the current security situation. Do's and Dont's. Any details would be very helpful!!! Thanks in advance.
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lotharlerch Dec 25, 2005 at 12:04 PM

A very nice page of a country realy off the beaten track. I would like to visit. Please add more!
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VeronicaG Nov 16, 2005 at 5:13 PM

My brother runs a clinic in Haiti several hours from Port-au-Prince. Your photos show me a new side of Haiti--THANKS! I admire you for your work.