Pictures taken 6/29/08
Situated in Haiti’s North West department, Port-de-Paix (Port of Peace) is on the northern Atlantic Coast. As of 2007 there were approximately 125,000 inhabitants in this region known for the exportation of Bananas and coffee. Its deep-water port also makes it excellent for receiving many goods directly from Miami Florida.
Christopher Columbus originally named it “Valparaiso”, because of its many attractive beaches and vistas. Just across the water is Isle de La Tortue, one of Haiti’s largest islands.
Port-de-Paix’s layout is similar to that of an amphitheatre; commercial districts are near the water, while residential neighborhoods are located on the hills. It is a principal seaport and another of Haiti’s commercial centers.
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