On the south coast a bit over an hour southwest of capital Port-au-Prince, this city of 40,000 was founded by the Spanish in 1504, with the French moving in 194 years later. Its old quarter is renowned for its cobblestone streets and French colonial architecture – particularly the charming “gingerbread”-style houses of the early 19th century (it´s on UNESCO´s tentative World Heritage Site list), and Jacmel´s larer claim to fame is as Haiti´s cultural/artistic capital. It´s also known for its annual Carnaval (with dates in February and/or March, depending on the year).
Read more in my post 11 Excellent Experiences in Haiti.
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