Culture
The culture of Haiti is an eclectic mix of African, Taino and European elements due to the French colonization of Saint Domingue and its large and diverse enslaved African population, as is evidenced in the Haitian language, music and religion.

Location
Port-au-Prince is at the center of the Caribbean, it’s a beautiful island just about two hours from the United States and about ten hours from the closest European cities.

Some Local foods
Poulet Aux Noix (chicken and cashew nuts), Mayi Moulen ak Sòs Pwa, Poul an Sòs (cornmeal with beans and stewed chicken), Griyo (fried pork), Lanbi an Sòs Lanbi Kreyol (conch in creole sauce), Lanbi Boukannen, Woma Boukannen (grilled conch, grilled lobster), Tassot/Taso (dried fried meat) & Mayi Moulen Kole ak Legim (cornmeal, beans and vegetable stew).

Discovering Haiti
Explore the UNESCO-listed fortress of Citadelle Laferriere in northern Haiti. This mountaintop fortress was built at the beginning of the 19th century and is a symbol of Haitian independence and power.

Discover the Bassin Bleu Park. The park is made up of seven waterfalls naturally carved into the cliffside along with some caves. Spend the day swimming in the basins, jumping off rock cliffs, sliding down the natural waterslides, and admiring the tropical scenery of Haiti.

Visit Papillon Enterprises, a socially & ecologically conscious business with a mission of stimulating the Haitian economy by selling and marketing Haitian artisan goods, offering a beautiful and safe shopping experience with a variety of locally made products. Grab a fresh made smoothie, or coffee drink while you shop.