The Maison Defly, in Port-au-Prince, is a beautiful example of traditional gingerbread architecture. Today, it is home to the Université épiscopale.
Pétionville is located above Port-au-Prince and features several art galleries, excellent restaurants, high-quality hotels and art shops. Geologically speaking, this ancient site goes back to the early days of the tertiary era. More recently, the Tainos lived here in isolation, as demonstrated by the objects found at this site.
For an Eden-like experience, visit Île à Vaches, which, in addition to its natural beauty, will interest travellers with a passion for archaeological vestiges and treasure hunts. Indeed, many ships sank here because of reefs in the north-eastern part of the island, and five Spanish galleons filled with gold are said to still be in the area.
Bassin Bleu is located north of Jacmel. Here, a mountain river flows in steps into three basins.
Milot is where you will find Palais de Sans-Souci. The two bronze lions that once sat at its entrance are now located in front of the Port-au-Prince courthouse. By entering on the left side, you will reach the quarters of King Christophe and, to the right, the tree where he dealt out his justice.
The Citadelle Henri, near Milot, is also called “Citadelle Christophe” after the king who ordered its construction, and “Citadelle La Ferrière” after the peak on which it is built.
The 2-km-long beach that stretches in Pointe Ouest is an ideal spot for swimming, snorkelling or simply relaxing on white sand surrounding an emerald-coloured sea.
Saut-d’Eau is a waterfall located near Ville Bonheur, west of Mirebalais, where each year, loads of pilgrims head to purify their soul. There, they celebrate Ezili, also called Erzulie, the goddess of sensuality and love.
Hinche deserves to be visited for its caves and the Bassin Zim. With a height of 30m, the Zim fall flows right into a deep, dazzlingly blue basin that is great for a swim amidst lush tropical greenery. In the caves, you can observe unusual pictograms said to have been drawn by the indigenous peoples inhabiting the island before the Spanish arrived. Others are proof of their African origins.