Five Cultural Sites to Visit in Haiti

By: - July 17th, 2013
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Haiti has one of the Caribbean’s most interesting cultures and centuries of fascinating history. While its leisure tourism industry is very much in the early stages, there are a great deal of cultural and historic sites ready to receive intrepid travelers. Here’s a list of five such must-see destinations on any visit to Haiti.

The Sans Souci Palace

The towering Sans Souci Palace was home to Haiti’s King Henri Christophe after it opened in 1813. Today, it’s the pride of the small town of Milot.

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