Jacmel
Jacmel (Jakmèl in Kréyòl) is a city in southern Haiti founded in 1698, it is the capital of the department of the Southeast. Jacmel is a quiet city but full of charm situated on Horseshoe Bay. Its population is estimated at 15,000. The city has not changed much sinced the late 19th century when this charming port city was home of wealthy coffee merchants living in gracious mansions influenced by the New Orleans Style; the architecture of the city boasted cast iron pillars and balconies purchased in France. Today, many of these homes are now artisan shops that sell vibrant handicrafts, papier-mache masks and carved-woods animal figures. In recent years, efforts have been made to revitalize the once flourishing cigar and coffee industries.Top photos chosen by u all:
Carnaval
Made by Loïc Duffar
Personnage traditionnel du Chalosca, du nom de Charles Oscar Etienne, cruel militaire haïtien du début du XIXème siècle (Haïti)
Tigre
Made by callx
Kanaval Jacmel 2007
Carnaval
Made by Loïc Duffar
(Haïti)
mercado de Jacmel
Made by Arregy-Haiti
Mercado de hierro en Jacmel
Made by Arregy-Haiti
Nearest places of interest:
| Les Cayes Santa Cruz de Barahona Saona Island | Kenscoff, Haiti Champs de Mars Léogane Beach Resort |
