The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince

On the other side of the Atlantic Ocean is the tropical island of Haiti. It is located in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, which is known for its warm waters. You can rest in this wonderful place all year round (as well as in the neighboring country - the Dominican Republic).

The most popular place among tourists is the capital of Haiti - Port-au-Prince. The history of the city begins in 1749. But only 55 years later Port-au-Prince becomes the capital of the state. The official languages of Haiti are Haitian and French. Most of the local residents know both well. Some "aborigines" speak the world as popular in the world as English.

The capital of Haiti is an ideal place for a beach holiday. To leave the cold winter in a warm summer: what could be better? January, February and December are considered the most attractive for tourists, because it is at this time do not annoy rain and hurricanes.

The nature of this island captivates everyone who comes here on vacation. Here you can see unique plants and animals. The most common in Haiti are flamingos and herons. In addition, walking along the island, you can see crocodiles, lizards and even huge sea turtles. The capital of Haiti will delight tourists with its unforgettable scenery. Many hotels offer superb views of the coast or the rainforest.

As for the sights, most of the buildings are half-destroyed constructions of the colonial era. But there are also quite amazing examples of architecture. Local residents are advised to look at Notre Dame, various cathedrals, as well as the mansion in which the hotel "Oloffson" is located. Also worthy of attention is the Heroes' Square, on which are located the monuments depicting the founders of the country.

In addition to beach recreation, as well as self-guided sightseeing, anyone can go on an organized excursion. The most popular excursion program is a trip to a plant for making rum. As you probably know, this drink is widely distributed in these places. In addition to considering the stages of cooking the best in the world of rum, you will be offered to try it. At the Distillery Barbancourt produce more than twenty-six varieties of this drink. It is located not so far from Port-au-Prince.

Not only the capital of Haiti, but the whole island has a rich history. For several centuries here there have been constant military coups, which, of course, have affected the lives of Haitians. Unfortunately, local people live very poorly. The increase in the flow of tourists does not have a significant impact on raising living standards, so Haitians earn as much as they can. In this regard, when traveling to Haiti, you should closely monitor your documents and valuable things, as well as money, because some locals have made their main job theft.

A trip to Port-au-Prince will please both families with children and noisy companies.