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 Haiti Hotel Review Index
Haiti
Language: French, Creole
Population: 9,035,536
Capital: Port-au-Prince
Electricity: 110/60
Currency: Gourde
Departure Tax: $30
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Haiti is not your typical Caribbean hideaway, but rather an intriguing land of striking contrasts, geographical, social, and political. Today, with a fledgling democracy in place, the country is on the rebound, and working to regain the prominent place it once enjoyed in Caribbean tourism.
A large, mountainous country of 10,700 square miles, Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. Haiti’s dramatic countryside is dominated by three rain-forested mountain ranges separated by wide, cactus-covered plains. In Port-au-Prince, a lively culture continues to thrive. Colourfully painted tap-taps –buses and flatbed trucks that serve as public transportation – brighten the streets; on many downtown walls, murals with social and political messages portray the vitality of the Haitian people. With its two million inhabitants, Port-au-Prince is a bustling center of activity. On a hillside overlooking the town from the east is Petionville. Still considered one of Haiti’s most affluent suburbs, the area is home to hotels, restaurants, and art galleries. From here you can enjoy sweeping vistas of Port-au-Prince. Haiti is a mysterious locale, perfect for adventurous travelers who enjoy the challenge of discovering and experiencing unique cultures.
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