Cool facts about Haiti

Posted on Oct 06, 2025 / Travel

Haiti was the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to gain independence from colonial rule.
Voodoo (Vodou) is an officially recognized religion and plays a big cultural role alongside Christianity.
The Citadelle Laferrière is the largest fortress in the Americas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Haitian Creole is one of the few Creole languages officially recognized as a national language.
Jacmel is famous for its vibrant Carnival, considered one of the most artistic in the Caribbean.
Haiti’s mountains cover about 75% of its land — it’s literally one of the most mountainous islands in the Caribbean.
Haitians celebrate Independence Day on January 1st with a special pumpkin soup called “soup joumou.”

Share on Facebook
Share on WhatsApp
Share on Telegram