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- Haiti
- Citadelle Laferrière
Citadelle Laferrière
The Citadelle Laferrière was built in the first part of the 19th
century after the country won its independence from France. Near
Cap-Haïtien, it is perched atop a mountain that is five miles (8km)
uphill from the nearest town. The fortress has 365 cannons and
numerous cannonballs, as well as dungeons, storehouses, cisterns
and bakery ovens. The Citadelle was never used, but tours are
offered by local guides, and the view from the top stretches all
the way to Cuba. Visitors can either hike or ride horseback up the
steep hillside, though the obvious mistreatment of the animals may
put you off.
Information & Facts
Language
Creole is the official language, and French is widely
used; English is spoken in the capital and at Labadee cruise
port.
Money
The official currency is the Haitian Gourde (HTG), divided into
100 centimes, but US Dollars are also widely accepted. Credit cards
are welcome nearly everywhere, but ATMs are scarce and the few
there are in Port au Prince are often out of order. Travellers
cheques are difficult to exchange.
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