The Basics Country: Haiti Where is it?: Caribbean, western one-third of the island of Hispaniola, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of the Dominican Republic Why do people go here?: Haiti is not yet free of the problems that have plagued it in the past, which also means it is free [...]
The Basics City Name: Port-au-Prince Where is it located?: Port-au-Prince is located in Haiti, in the southern part of the country, on the Atlantic Ocean. Why do people go there?: Port-au-Prince is not for the fainthearted – this is a rough city that is perfect for those who love to be overwhelmed by sights, sounds [...]
As Haiti recovers from Hurricane Jeanne, which killed more than 800 people in September of 2004, and decades of internal strife, tourism numbers will continue to lag. However, for those willing to head off the beaten path, Haiti may be the place to go - just make sure you bring strong inner strength to brave the overwhelming sights, sounds and smells of the ever popular marketplaces.