Beautiful beaches, pirates, Port-au-Prince, disaster in January 2010 - a huge earthquake that destroyed a large part of the country and paralyzed both life and tourism in the country.

Tropical, with periodic rain throughout the year. With much lower temperatures we encounter in the villages situated on the hills, where there is also high humidity.

Actually, all year round. Must be regarded only dangerous typhoons and hurricanes.

Catholics 80%, Protestant 16% Other 3% 1%-believers more than half the population also practice voodoo.

English (in the larger cities of tourism-related)

52.9%

Polish citizens can stay without a visa on the territory of Haiti to 90 days. When entering valid passport can not be shorter than 6 months after completion of the planned stay. When the stay is longer than 90 days, the visa can be obtained at the airport in Port-au-Prince. Please fill out the appropriate form, present a valid travel document, 2 photos, return ticket or exit to another country (in the case of travel by transit) and pay a fee.

Honorary Consulate of the Polish Port-au-Prince

Haiti, Port-au-Prince, 8, rue Louissaint, Burdon, HT 6111

Tel.: (00-509) 2245-49-80 Tel.: (00-509) 2245 - from 2003 to 1955

Tel.: (00-509) 2245-92-58 Tel.: (00-509) 2245-64-66

Tel. on duty: (00-509) 34522-2287 Fax: (00-509) 2245-99-58

Fax: (00-1305) 513-5872 (USA)

ssuccar@lissadelaw.com

ssuccar@poland.ht

There is no diplomatic mission of that State in Poland, the closest is located in Berlin.

Embassy of the Republic HaitiMeinekestrasse 5, D-10719 Berlintel. (0-0 49 30) 885 541 34fax (0-0 49 30) 885 541 35 886 242 1979

State is subject to territorial competence of the Polish Embassy in Bogota (Colombia)

Polish Embassy in the Republic of Colombia

Colombia, Bogota, Carrera 21 Bis No. 104A-15

Tel.: (0057 1) 214 - 2004-2000 Tel.: (0057 1) 214 - 2004 to 2000

jacek.perlin @ msz.gov.pl

http://www.bogota.polemb.net

The level of care is below average standards, as well as the level of sanitation of the country. Tourists using the medical services they should expect to direct payment, usually in cash. The cost of a standard outpatient visit ranged from 60 to 100 USD. When you buy drugs, we should pay attention to their validity, they often can find a medication expired.

It is recommended to provide health insurance to cover repatriation in the event of serious illness.

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Local herb tea is considered good for an upset stomach.

The country maintains a very high level of risk and ordinary crime. There are even a kidnapping for ransom, armed robberies in his hand, as well as shooting, very often it is the nation's capital. Often victims are casual passers. Avoid any of assembly and demonstration, particularly of a political nature. For the sake of their own security more night to cancel the trip. It is not recommended to use public transport (there are draining attacks). During the robbery should not resist. Valuables should be deposited in hotels or stay in other safe places. The activity of criminal groups is particularly high during the holidays and carnival. The actions of law enforcement authorities and the judiciary are weak.

In the case of an attack is better for your own safety, do not resist.

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Since the disaster in January 2010 Haiti is a very dangerous place for tourists.

Is recognized as an international driving license. Valid driving on the right. Traveling by car should take into account the very bad roads that are not marked and in crowded cities. In Haiti there is no organized network of roadside assistance.

Grid (HTG) = 100 centimes

U.S. dollars are accepted virtually everywhere, and exchanged. Other currencies, however, are allowed to exchange only some of the credit banki.Karty are widely accepted. At least one local bank has ATMs in the capital, Port-au-Prince, but unfortunately they are not part of the efficient and noted that they are charged to the accounts of more than powinny.Czeki travel outside the banks, are rather difficult to exchange. To avoid additional costs, the best take care of travelers checks in U.S. dollars.

Orange Curacao Liqueur

In Haiti, you can bring 1 / 4 liter of alcoholic beverages, cigarettes carton, 50 pcs. cigars. Firearms and hunting equipment must be registered by both the customs and migration. Transportation into or deported amount exceeding U.S. $ 4,500 needs to be reported. It should also report any articles about the commercial value.

Curacao - orange liqueur, a component of many drinks, is mainly produced right here in Haiti.

- Port-au-Prince - the capital of the country

- Cap-Haïtien and the northern coast

- Jacmel and the south coast

- Kyon and Ibo beaches - ideal for swimming and water sports

- National Park and the La Visite Park Macaye provides the ideal base for hiking

January 1 - Anniversary of the proclamation of independence

January 2 - Feast of Ancestors

April 7 - Anniversary of death of Toussaint L'Ouverture'a (one of the leaders of the uprising)

1 May - Labour Day

May 18 - Flag Day

October 17 - Anniversary of death of Jean-Jacques Dessalines'a (the first independent ruler of the island)

November 18 - Anniversary of the Battle of Vertières

December 5 - Day of discovery Haiti