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74 GEO HAITI • 2010 Natural Heritage: • Beaches The beaches have been enhanced by a variety of facilities, among which are communication systems, beachside hotels, campgrounds, gift shops, equipped beaches, marinas. The following picture is an example of a resort found on the Arcadins Coast (Figure 24). Figure 24: A resort on the Arcadins coast. The Arcadins coast, 70 km from Port-au-Prince, boasts exceptional ecological assets and is, among other things, a coastal area that has not been deeply affected by coastline mutations (PIERRE et al 2008). The photo below highlights one of these locations. Figure 25: Bananier Beach (Little Goâve), a fascinating seaside landscape 24 Source: http://www.haitiwebs.com/showthread.php?t=49181 Source: Antonio Perera, 2009 All along the coast, many beaches enjoy a high natural potential, such as at Labadée, Ti- Mouyaj, Port-Salut, and Ile à Vache and Cayemites islands, just to name a few. • Waterfalls and caves Other less well-known sites, where water however remains the center of interest, are the Mathurine Falls at the Cayes, those of St. Louis du Nord, and the Blue Pond (Bassin Bleu) at Jacmel and the Zim Pond at Hinche. In the Southern region, we find the Marie-Jeanne Caves at Port Piment, the Doudou and La Voute caves at Minguet, and Grotte-au-Bassin and Grotte-Galerie (caves) on La Tortue Island 25. • Mountains Most of the mountainous regions boast seaside resorts and other tourist destinations of interest. These are areas rich in biodiversity, and some mountainous areas welcome both local and foreign tourists throughout the year. We could list in this category, the eco-tourist site at Valle (West), situated between 650 to 990 meters above sea level, and the National La Visite Park (Southeast), whose peak is at 2,347 m, and located in the Massif de la Hotte (South) between the Morne d’Enfer (1,900 m), Morne Kaderneau (2,155 m) as well as the Morne of Macaya. Figure 26: Macaya Source: Antonio Perera, 2009 24 roroli.com 25 (http://www.arqueotur.org/yacimientos/isla-de-la-tortuga-grotteau-bassin-grotte-de-la-galerie-y-fuertes-de-la-rocher-y-dogeron. html)
State of the Environment Report 2010 Cultural Heritage • Historical Monuments As a result of its past and of its history, Haiti has many historical monuments throughout the country. The cities of Cap Haïtien and Port-au-Prince, having been the most important commercial, political and social centers, and where the scenario of the small French colony of Saint Domingue unfolded, remain the main historical vestiges. Thus, the glorious history of its past is perceptible through its small streets, houses and century-old buildings, those having survived fires and earthquakes, and even destruction resulting from internal strife. Pre-Columbian archaeological sites are to be found on Turtle Island (Ile de la Tortue) at Grotteau-Bassin and Grotte-la-Galerie (Caves Au Bassin and La Galerie). In the Northeastern province are the fortifications of Fort-Liberté, founded by the Spaniards in 1578. Initially called “Bayah” and later renamed Fort Dauphin by the French, the fort was finally called Fort Royal by Christopher Henri. The De la Bouque forts, located at the mouth and on the western shore of the bay of Fort-Liberté, constitute a set of four forts built to defend Fort-Liberté: Fort-Saint- Fredéric (1740), Fort-Saint-Charles (1740), the Battery’s Cove (1756) and Fort-Dauphin or Fort-St. Joseph. Part of the cultural heritage of Turtle Island, are the foundations of Fort-Rocher, built in 1640 by Jean La Vasseur, and Fort Oregon, which dates back to 1666. Several other lesser-known forts are found along the coasts of the country, among others, the Plantons-Fortress in Les Cayes. In the Northern region, within the National Historical Park, is the La Ferrière Citadel, and the Sans-Souci Palace in the town of Milot, both built by Christopher Henry (Henry I) between 1805 and 1820, after the slave-uprising. The Citadel was to defend the young Republic from French attacks. In downtown Port-au-Prince, among the many examples of French and European-influenced architecture, one can find: Dessalines Square, Place d’Italie (Italy Square), the Champs- de-Mars, the National Palace, the Legislative Palace, the Esplanade of the Heroes of Independence and the Pantheon Museum. Another installation of cultural interest is the Barbancourt 26 rum distillery which dates back to 1736. Figure 27: La Ferrière Citadel Source: Antonio Perera, 2009 Figure 28: The ruins of the Sans-Souci palacei Source: Antonio Perera, 2009 75 26 (http://fr.tixik.com/foto-citadela-laferrière-2363096.htm
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