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Port-au-Prince

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The country became independent from France already in 1825, but this didn’t bring peace and stability to the country. Haiti continuously suffered from the new regime’s changes and protests. The appearance of the new constitution in 1987 helped to stabilize the situation. Modern Haiti tries to develop its tourist infrastructure, and natural landmarks of incredible beauty remain the main treasure of the small country. … Open

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Port-au-Prince sightseeing

In 1770, Port-au-Prince became a part of the colony of Saint-Domingue. Twenty-one years later, the black population of the settlement attacked white plantation owners and rebelled against colonizers. The French were banished from the island. In 1804, Port-au-Prince became the capital of the independent country of Haiti. The American troops occupied Haiti during World War II. They built a military base and a … Open

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Santo Domingo

The Palacio Consistorial Palace is today the city hall and is famous for its charming 29-meter clock tower. The building was erected in 1504 and reconstructed in the 19th century when it acquired its current neoclassical appearance. You can discover a wonderful example of modern in Zona Colonial, built in 1929. We are talking about the Edificio Diez building, the architect of ... Open »

La Romana

Interesting master classes are held for museum guests every day. They can learn to make souvenirs from clay, master macrame techniques and even jewelcrafting. In the museum, you will find an interesting religious landmark - the beautiful church Iglesia San Estanislao de Cracovia. Built in 1979, now it looks like a typical medieval temple. Since its opening, the church has ... Open »

Providenciales Island

The British who gradually began to settle the island, of course, were thinking about the defence of the plantations against raids of pirates. For these purposes, they built Fort George Cay on a fairly large hill. The building became unnecessary a century ago, and since then it gradually collapsed. Today, there are only ruins left of this gorgeous building. Another attraction ... Open »

Bavaro

Among the museums of Bavaro, there is firstly the ChocoMuseo Punta Cana. Here you can combine business with pleasure, by learning about the production of chocolate and tasting it as well. The exhibits showcased here include mock-ups, the cocoa beans themselves, as well as what is produced from them (drinks, chocolate of different varieties), and the machines with which ... Open »

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Photogallery of Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Top sigths of Haiti

Chapters of the guide to Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince sightseeing

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