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Discover Balotte in Haiti
Balotte in the region of Artibonite is a place located in Haiti - some 67 mi or ( 107 km ) North of Port-au-Prince , the country's capital .
Local time in Balotte is now 06:04 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/Port-au-Prince " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros, San Juan de la Maguana, Salvaleón de Higüey, and Sabaneta. When in this area, you might want to check out Santo Domingo . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Balotte ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Jesus Loves Me English/Creole
Jesus Loves me song in English and Creole at Haiti Summer Camp Summer 2009. Gros Morne Haiti ..
sinema anba Zetwal 2/2
1st tour of cinema,under the stars in Haiti's provinces by MWEM foundation. 2004 - ..
tent cities in Port au prince shown
This is a video showing the enormity of the tent cities in Port au prince, Haiti. Narrated by Joel Schlessinger ..
Zip lining in Haiti!
Zip lining over the water in Labadee, Haiti. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Marmelade
Marmelade is a town and former duchy in the Artibonite Department of Haïti. It is the chief town of the Marmelade Arrondissement, which also includes the commune of Saint Michel de l'Attalaye. Marmelade is the home town of Président René Préval. During the years following his first tenure, Préval initiated rural development projects in Marmelade, including a manufacture of bamboo furniture.
Located at 19.52 -72.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Citadelle Laferrière
The Citadelle Laferrière or, Citadelle Henry Christophe, or simply the Citadelle (in English, spelled Citadel), is a large mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti, approximately 17 miles south of the city of Cap-Haïtien and five miles (8 km) uphill from the town of Milot. It is the largest fortress in the Americas and was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a World Heritage Site in 1982—along with the nearby Sans-Souci Palace.
Located at 19.57 -72.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Sans-Souci Palace
The Sans-Souci Palace was the royal residence of King Henri I (better known as Henri Christophe) of Haiti, Queen Marie-Louise and their two daughters. It was the most important of nine palaces built by the king, as well as fifteen châteaux, numerous forts, and sprawling summer homes on his twenty plantations. Construction of the palace started in 1810 and was completed in 1813. It is located in the town of Milot, Nord Department. Its name translated from French means "carefree.
Located at 19.60 -72.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Milot, Haiti
Milot is a town in the Nord Department of Haiti, 12 miles south of Cap-Haïtien. It is the site of Sans-Souci Palace, one of Haiti's most revered landmarks. The Citadelle Laferrière, Haiti's most well-known landmark, is five miles (8 km) by road to the south. The town also hosts a hospital, Hôpital Sacré Coeur, run by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Crudem Foundation, Inc.
Located at 19.60 -72.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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