Port-au-Prince Things To Do

Peeling duties

Tasting sugarcane is a must when in Haiti. It is something that is very popular in this region. you can compare it to some sort of branch. You cut the red peeling off to get to the nice and juicy center. Suck out the sweet juice until you have had enough! I found it to be very addicting. I turned into the team peeler during the second trip!

Directions: Check out the street vendor on the side of the street!!

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	St. Joseph home for boys Tip Rating:

Updated By marcoparco

on April 27, 2004

The boys dancing

Great dance and music! I wasn't expecting much when we went....boy was I suprised. These are young boys who originaly used to live on the streets of Port-au-Prince. Now they live at this home where they sleep, eat, go to school, pray and well yeah...DANCE! I was blown away by the choreography. They were truly amazing. For 5$ US it was well worth it!!!! They also have a guesthouse.

Phone: 011-509-257-4237

Directions: Downtown Port-au-Prince

Other Contact: e-mail---sjfamily@pobox.com

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	The Beer Tip Rating:

Updated By marcoparco

on December 14, 2004

Beer and Silver

Yes, the beer is a must see activity! The most common beer in Haiti is "Prestige". Seriously it is not to bad.....I actually liked it!
This stuff is found anywhere and is approxiamtely 60 cents US. Yes 60 cents US!!!

November 2004-- It looks as the Prestige beer company has followed in the western worlds footsteps. They have now created a shmirnoff like cooler named "Prestige Silver"

Directions: Check out the guy with the cooler on the side of the street or any corner store

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	New cultures Tip Rating:

on December 14, 2004

3 Country volleyball

As travelers know, travelling leads travellers to learn about different cultures (say travel what!!). I took this oppurtunity to play in this 3 nation volleyball match. It's not everyday you will be able to play volleyball with Canadians, Jordanians, and Pakistinians. It was pretty darn fun!!

Directions: Kaliko beach

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	The best drive ever Tip Rating:

Updated By marcoparco

on March 16, 2004

Let's get this thing on the
road!

I am not encouraging this activity however I would definetly reccomend it! Ok so I am encouraging it!!!hahaha One day me and a team member had the idea to ride in the back of this pickup truck. Yes there was room in the cab but we thought we would be a little andventurous and daredevilish. We hoped in the back and it turned out to be the best drive ever! We got to see so much compared to when you are in the vehicle. Yes I admit it was dangerous and I would advise you to use your own discretion all while considering your comfort level! Can't wait to have another ride next year!

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	Band (RAM) Tip Rating:

Updated By marcoparco

on April 24, 2004

RAM

Was fortunate enough to see an internationaly renown band named RAM. They play Haitian music which is unbelievable. It is kind of a mix of rock/hatian/raggae. I was blown away. Well worth seeing! I would even pitty you if you missed it during your trip....

Address: Ollofson Hotel

Directions: Downtown Port-au-Prince

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	Art Tip Rating:

on December 12, 2004

my
painting...someday..hopefully

Hatians are unbelievably artistic in many ways. The most amazing I find is there ability to paint. I have seen some of the most beautiful paintings during my travels to Haiti Haiti. One night we decided to visit a well known art gallery (I beleive called la gallerie Nader). The paintings were not your normal street paintings that you see on every corner. The average painting went for over 1000 american dollars. A little over my budget although the team leader boguht a few. I will stick to the paintings that you can bargain foron the street. Plus they are also beautiful and sometimes have a special meaning.

The pic is of me with my favorite picture at the gallery. Told myslef I would go back and get it someday!
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	The landscape Tip Rating:

on February 9, 2004

The mountains....

Over the the past few decades, trees have become few and far between in Haiti. Today the country has less 1.5 percent of its original forest cover. Despite this Haiti still has a beautiful landscape with many amazing mountains. It is still very beautifull and this is definetly worth some yuor gazing attention.

Directions: Outside Port-au-Prince

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	Reconstruction Tip Rating:

on December 12, 2004

Reconstruction

When driving about to your destination sometimes it is important to accentuate the positive. In the midst of mass poverty, hope is found in the reconctruction that is going on here and there. I was stunned to see this nice looking building being built just a few minutes from the airport.

Directions: By the airport

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	Haitian bands Tip Rating:

on December 14, 2004

Banjo man

We were quietly sitting down for supper one night when we were told there was a band coming to play for us. The organization had arranged for the band to come play at no cost to us. The band name was "Trouboudou" and they definetly knew how to get a bunch of Canadians dancing!!! There were 4 members, one playing the base, one the maracas, one the tamtams and the other the banjo.