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The magic natural Haiti
Our next destination is part of the Spanish island of La in the Greater Antilles, in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, an area surrounded by wonderful waters seduce visitors.
Thus we present Haiti, as an ideal place to relax in the pleasant temperatures and a beautiful environment surrounded by mountains, tropical forests and small rivers that spread throughout the territory.
Among the main attractions of the town highlight Port-au-Prince, the capital, where you can visit the National Iron Market, the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the National Museum and the House Defly.
The entry into the country requires not have any vaccine and even offers a great infrastructure when medical services are highly recommended in the health care of meals and drinks.
A charming place for all those needing new experiences and stay in touch with nature, whose beauty, certainly happy to all visitors.
The main religion is Catholicism, which constitutes 80% of the Haitian population. There is also a group of Protestants, who make up the largest religious minority in the country. Other minorities are animists. The practitioners of voodoo are on a percentage of religions named above. There is also true to some voodoo that are unique belief.
Education is free and compulsory for children aged 6 to 12 years, but the country lacks adequate facilities and there are many infants who do not attend school.
The popular music is the compass or Konpa, usually sung in Creole. The culture is very rich in traditions, and many of the customs, Haitians to be descendants of slaves brought from Africa, still preserved. It's very common to see through the streets carrying Haitian women elements of all kinds over their heads as seen in Africa. Its craftsmen are very good in materials such as blacksmithing, works with wood from small furniture items until executed entirely by hand.