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Explore Gilbert in Haiti

Gilbert in the region of Nord is a town in Haiti - some 77 mi or ( 124 km ) North of Port-au-Prince , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of Gilbert

Current time in Gilbert is now 02:51 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/Port-au-Prince " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros, San Juan de la Maguana, Salvaleón de Higüey, and Sabaneta. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Santo Domingo . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Gilbert ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Belle Haiti! Fotos du Cap Haitien, Palais Sanssouci et Citadelle Laferrière

5:17 min by Mariposa1Kamikaze
Views: 9652 Rating: 4.40

Algunas fotos del norte de Haiti: Cap Haitien, Palais Sanssouci y la famosa Citadelle Laferrière ..

Limbe, Haiti, March 2010

3:16 min by NicoVee1
Views: 3095 Rating: 5.00

In March 2010, Bay of Rainbows Productions' Posie Currin and Nicole Vulcan traveled to Limbe, Haiti to document the work of Helping Hands Noramise, a Washington state-based service organization. Follo ..


Haitian Christian Ministries - Mission Trips

5:36 min by Insight2media
Views: 558 Rating: 5.00

Haitian Christian Ministries is based in Pillatre on the Northern coast of Haiti. Operating a school, medical clinic, church, vocational programing and other areas of community outreach, HCM is making ..

A glimpse into Le Village. Can't wait to see you at the Haitian Cultural Tour at Paradise Beach

0:33 min by dmangs
Views: 306 Rating: 0.00

Don't fall! Who knew sawing boards could be such a balancing act? Take a glimpse into Le Village. This is just a small part of what the Haitian Cultural Tour at Paradise Cove has to offer! Check us ou ..


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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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 19.52 -72.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Artibonite Department, Communes of Haiti, Populated places in Haiti

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 19.57 -72.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Forts in Haiti, Infrastructure completed in 1820, Military history of Haiti, Nord Department (Haiti), World Heritage Sites in Haiti

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 19.60 -72.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Tags: Communes of Haiti, Nord Department (Haiti), Populated places in Haiti

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 19.60 -72.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Haiti, History of Haiti, Houses completed in 1813, Nord Department (Haiti), Ruins in Haiti, World Heritage Sites in Haiti

Rivière du Limbè

The Rivière du Limbè is a river of Haiti.

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Located at 19.80 -72.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: Rivers of Haiti