Haiti, Pearl of the Caribbean to Explore

Discover a vibrant country where culture and nature come together to offer an unforgettable experience. Dive into the unique atmosphere of its colorful markets, where local crafts and exotic flavors awaken the senses. The majestic mountains provide breathtaking panoramas, perfect for hiking enthusiasts seeking adrenaline. The pristine beaches, still untouched by mass tourism, invite relaxation under the gentle Caribbean sun. Let yourself be seduced by the captivating historical heritage of the colonial cities, where every alley tells a story. The warm welcome of its inhabitants will make you feel at home, while music and dance enliven the lively evenings. By exploring this destination, you will discover an authentic way of life and a cultural richness that will never cease to amaze you. Get ready to fall under the charm of a land full of surprises and wonders.

Unlike its close neighbors, Cuba and the Dominican Republic, the Republic of Haiti does not attract crowds. The unstable political situation often discourages tourists who prefer the comfort of stays in the Dominican Republic. Yet those who return from these trips remember the kindness of the Haitians. Why not consider Haiti for your next vacation? Haiti's most beautiful beaches remain to be discovered. These treasures lost in the forgotten Caribbean island are underdeveloped touristically but remain splendid and accessible. Others, equally magnificent, reveal themselves to those who take the time to explore them. Traveling through, you discover a rural country where despite the gradual disappearance of donkeys and horses in favor of two-wheelers, animals live freely and birds sing around streams. In remote villages, car passages can be counted on one hand each day. Many shacks retain their thatched roofs. The timeless beauty of large cities with stunning colonial architecture, like Le Cap or Jacmel, invites a true journey back in time. The coast is lined with kilometers of deserted beaches of black, white, gray, yellow sand or pebbles, while the translucent Ocean is home to thousands of corals. One of the most beautiful beaches, Môle Saint-Nicolas, seems unchanged since it emerged from the seas. Inland, sacred mountains, waterfalls, basins, falls, and steep peaks reveal the richness of this island rising more than 2,400 meters above the Ocean.

Traveling to Haiti is about experiencing the exoticism of the Caribbean in French! The fact that this part of the island is French-speaking greatly helps French tourists to connect with the local population, express themselves in shops, businesses, and administrations, and be understood in emergencies. However, French remains the country's second language, and the vast majority of the population only speaks Creole, especially in the provinces. Although Haitian Creole has similar sounds to French, it is not always easy for those who do not master its basics to understand or be understood in this language. We encourage everyone planning to travel to Haiti to equip themselves with a small Creole conversation guide. Understanding Haitian reality and engaging with the population will be all the richer!

Artists are abundant in Haiti. Along the roads of the capital, exhibitions are permanent. Leaning against a piece of wall, unknown artists try to sell their works. In Pétion-Ville, the bourgeois area, the atmosphere is different. This is where the most recognized artists of the island have their workshop and sales point. Often, a seller welcomes you because the creator is traveling or working on future works. The atmosphere is much more upscale. The client from the wealthy bourgeoisie inquires about the price, the rating, and sometimes falls for a work, reaching unimaginable prices on the street. These trendy artists exhibit in the largest naive art galleries around the world. The direct sale of one of their paintings in Haiti can thus constitute an interesting added value. For street artists, the parameters are different. With few resources, they try to imitate the most well-known works of artists whose rating is highest abroad. Good copyists, some have a brushstroke that rivals their illustrious competitors. Haitian painting is above all colorful painting representing scenes from daily life past and present. In a naive style, it shares many commonalities with African painting: simplicity of forms, a multitude of warm and cheerful colors being its fundamental characteristics. A style that many appreciate and which makes the reputation of the Haitian school (which itself comprises a multitude of genres: Cap-Haitian school, Saint Soleil school, Grand-Rue school, landscape painters, portraitists, symbolists, post-moderns, stylists, etc.) worldwide. It must be said that Haitian artists are hard workers because talent alone is not enough to break through. Often, they learn from a master for whom they create sketches, understanding alongside them the different types of techniques they assimilate before breaking away to create their own style.