Champ de Mars
Champ de Mars
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3.5
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Ana Carmen
Dallas, TX385 contributions
Oct 2015 • Family
Don't expect much. And depending on the time of day, it's going to be very crowded with lots of street vendors. Listen, it's one of the last nice areas of the city, so do stop by. But don't expect much.
Written October 13, 2015
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LisandroVoyager
Washington DC, DC767 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
Worth a visit to see some monuments and the National Museum, obligatory for the cultural tourist. Nicer on weekends when the traffic isn't so heavy. The Plaza Hotel is very close by, good for lunch and a pause from touring. The Plaza is fine inside, don't let the forbidding front of it turn you off.
Written March 22, 2015
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androidy2k
50 contributions
Mar 2018 • Business
Don't go without a local guide as beware of pickpockets. If you're looking for various trinkets and souvenirs, this is a good place to shop
Written May 16, 2018
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Adrian Duran
Cap-Haitien, Haiti363 contributions
Aug 2014 • Solo
This is downtown Haiti where you can find the big plaza of Champ Mars, they renovated it and made beautiful so it can be welcoming to International tourist, you can also see the ruins of the president's palace over there but they will build it again soon, there were monuments of their Haitian Hero, there was the Haitian National Museum where you can learn a lot of of history of this great nation, first black independent country more than 200 years ago, you will be amazed to the people, it is only scary from the news and expectation on a black country, but people are more nicer here than the USA, it has a very low crime rate compare to other country like my country where I came from that people are dying everyday because of crime. but at lease, you still need to take care,. but one thing you can do is you just need to greet them like (Bonjour) good morning!, and instantly, they will become your friend, you need to be like a politician that greets and shake hands on people even you barely knew them, they were really happy and resilient people. There were also hotels and restaurants around, and the government has a big project still coming on this place like cinemas and malls.
Written April 24, 2015
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Lisa M
New York City, NY3 contributions
Feb 2015
Nothing to see but merchants. I thought it was too crowded for my taste. You Definitely need a local with you. It's a big place but it's not central park. It's not some where to go to take a stroll. If you need to buy souvenirs, that's the spot but you need a guide.
Written March 8, 2015
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kevin b
Fermathe 20 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Do not visit this area it is continually the venue for what we call manifieststions or riots gunshots a weekly occur ace , some tear gas over the past month tyre burning nearly every day. This is Haiti’s disgrace, it’s on the edge of the worst areas in Port au Prince. It is not safe on the streets for anyone who is not black. Never carry bags, wear expensive jewellery and never open your wallet to a beggar . It’s common practise here for thugs to watch your movements particularly to the banks and then rob you at gunpoint almost always resulting in the victims death. I fear every time I walk out I’m my school to go to the bank or to the stationers a matter of meters away. My recommendation to anyone who plans to visit...DONT. It’s violent filth and racist.
Written November 14, 2018
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Mark D
Schaerbeek, Belgium48 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
You must see this neighborhood because it is the spot where true revolution took place many times. It is a place of the people and you can feel it. A nice park filled with the locals and it is very safe though it may not appear that way to foreigners. Have something to eat and see the friendliness of the people.
Written July 21, 2017
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127Fred
London, UK570 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
... the rest of the city, and the rest of the whole country.
A part of it includes the carefully kept gardens around the national Pantheon. Guess what, these gardens are well kept. They include a view at the nearby senseless unfinished pyramid of some local dictator, dedicated to himself, and which final aim is, to this day, unknown. Although an eyesore, this serves as a representative symbol of the whole country.
The rest of the place is littered with garbage, 'shops' based upon a cardboard box, and idle people who find shadows of trees there. This would be a societal eyesore, but the local atmosphere, definitely authentic, does for the whole. A few local people with portable electronics show sporting events, drinks are available from the above-mentioned boutiques, in an apparently quiet and civilized atmosphere. Such a simple setup, together with the quasi-absence of foreign tourists (recognizable as these are the only non-black there), make it a place for peace and quietness.
A part of it includes the carefully kept gardens around the national Pantheon. Guess what, these gardens are well kept. They include a view at the nearby senseless unfinished pyramid of some local dictator, dedicated to himself, and which final aim is, to this day, unknown. Although an eyesore, this serves as a representative symbol of the whole country.
The rest of the place is littered with garbage, 'shops' based upon a cardboard box, and idle people who find shadows of trees there. This would be a societal eyesore, but the local atmosphere, definitely authentic, does for the whole. A few local people with portable electronics show sporting events, drinks are available from the above-mentioned boutiques, in an apparently quiet and civilized atmosphere. Such a simple setup, together with the quasi-absence of foreign tourists (recognizable as these are the only non-black there), make it a place for peace and quietness.
Written August 28, 2016
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Fabiola925
Tallahassee, FL168 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
Its a gathering place, at least that's what it was created for. It is ugly, dirty and laden with merchants selling their wares in droves. Expect to be assaulted with people in your face to buy souvenirs. It is best to go there around sunset ore early evening not the afternoon and late nights.
Written March 24, 2016
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Garry M
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic112 contributions
Nov 2015
That Place offers you a great opportunity to discover the History of that Caribbean Nation. Unfortunately, the country has a lack of leaders and will. Excellent location, close to the airport and all the hotels in Port au Prince. You will see the ruins of the National Palace, visiting the Musee du Pantheon Haitien and a few monuments to discover the amazing History of Haiti.
Be careful as the park is used for most protests against the government and can be extremely dangerous sometime.
If you are a morning person, an early morning visit is worth it.
Be careful as the park is used for most protests against the government and can be extremely dangerous sometime.
If you are a morning person, an early morning visit is worth it.
Written December 25, 2015
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