Haiti

The only standalone guidebook to Haiti, fully updated and expanded with the latest tourism developments and practical information.

Discover Haiti's rich cultural and natural treasures with comprehensive coverage of accommodation, eateries, travel routes, and wildlife. This detailed guide explores Haiti's remarkable artistic, architectural, and musical heritage, making it essential reading for both nature lovers and cultural enthusiasts. Learn about Haiti's world-class rum, master the art of catching a Port-au-Prince taptap (bus), and discover Graham Greene's famous connection to the Hotel Oloffson.

This new edition includes expanded information on living in Haiti, an enhanced festivals section covering everything from local fetes to major celebrations, and coverage of exciting new tourism developments including the Citadelle Henry—the largest fortress in the Americas and Haiti's first UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll also find details of new museums either undergoing refurbishment or opening soon.

Sharing the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, Haiti is culturally the most African of Caribbean countries. Once an early pioneer of Caribbean tourism, it has been slowly repositioning itself as an exciting new travel destination since 2010. Visitors will find compelling historical sites, hidden beaches, and a proud people actively rebuilding their country and welcoming travelers with open arms.