The Citadelle always bring tears to my eyes. Reminds me with the right leader we can accomplish so much. But it also shows our lack of training for leadership and dedication to making Haiti our priority. This is my 5th visit and I can probably visit another 5 more times. BTW, don't walk up or down, just pay the $10.00 for the donkey! Enjoy the Citadelle Laferriere...

It's amazing to see how our ancestor build such building without having all the technology we have today. Everything is well preserved

Beautiful piece of History It's a much go U can take a horse ride to climb. Be aware that they will want tips Have change on you. They are a bunch of locals selling stuff... They can be a bit insistant, though

The 4 mile hike up is definitely worth it to learn about this historic fortress the Haitians built by hand to guard their land!! The scenes are beautiful from 3000 ft above sea level!! The hike isn't easy but I promise it's worth every drop of sweat!!

It's mind blowing how Roi Henry Christophe and co. pulled that off. The architecture is out of this world. Every single spot is a piece of art, it's like walking through a Van Gogh gallery. I'd suggest to the trip all the way up there by walk at least once, it hits different.

The walk is a bit long so I road a horse up the hill. The experience was unreal. How in the world was this world wonder built?

The biggest monument in Haiti, built by King Henry Christophe, in the 19th century. It's so amazing, wonderful, incredible, magic. There's no complete word to describe it. People always ask a lot of questions about it, like: how did the build it? How did they get the top of this high mountain with water, materials? How many men did this? Who was the engineer? Who was the architect? Where did they study before? That's so great.. so if you are in the North of Haiti, come to Milot, in jump up to the Citadelle Laferrière.

(Translated by Google) It's a real treasure! You can not leave without bathing: swimsuit or not !!! (Original) C'est un véritable trésor! On ne peut pas partir sans se baigner : maillot de bain ou pas !!!😉

It was an amazing experience! Since my childhood, I have seen several educational and other institutions organize tourist outings to the Citadelle Lafferiere. Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to participate. People come from all over the world to visit this marvelous site dubbed the 8th wonder of the world. Becoming older, I made the decision to go there at the next opportunity that I find. And I did! It's incredible when you imagine how this fort was built in the middle of the 19th century on top of a mountain! Amazing. I hope to go back again to continue admiring this incredible construction. You who have not yet gone, only your eyes will be able to make you understand what I am talking about.

Breathtaking site and views. Loved it. You go up on a horse and then a guide gives you a tour with great historical explanations. Definitely a must when visiting Cap-Haïtien

I was here in mid January 2019 it was absolutely awesome makes you think your in some tropical rain forest... If I have a half a chance I would like to go there again but I'm from North East Texas so can't go there every week 😉

(Translated by Google) The crystalline basins of the end of the world. The place is absolutely great, and the way to get there is just as good (Original) Les bassins cristallins du bout du monde. Le lieu est absolument géniale, et le chemin pour y aller l’est tout autant

(Translated by Google) Carrying out such a construction by force of arms at such a time in order to counter a possible return of the French colonizers is quite simply brilliant on the part of King Henri Christophe. This building testifies to the vision and the dream of making this young nation at the time, one of the largest in the area. It is an immense cultural and historical heritage. (Original) Réaliser une pareille construction par la force des bras à pareille époque dans le souci de contrer un eventuel retour des colonisateurs français est tout simplement génial de la part du Roi Henri Christophe. Cet édifice témoigne de la vision et du rêve de faire de cette jeune nation à l'époque, une des plus grandes de la zone. C'est héritage culturel et historique immense.

A beautiful historical place in Haiti. The people and land are just beautiful. You can feel yourself going back in time. We had to take horses up to the Citedal. You can also choose to take the motor bikes to go up. My horse ended up being old and had a hard time making the last of the climb. The people bombard you in trying to sell you trinkets and souvenirs, which I would have bought it I had the money. There were so many beautiful artistic stuff there. The locals also preferred American money and many spoke English. They like to hustle do just be careful when it comes to negotiating prices.

If you are really interested in Haitian history, you should plan a visit to the Citadelle. In addition to that you will undoubtedly be impressed by the size of this monument.

This is one of the best places to visit in Haiti. The view alone from the Citadel is amazing. Truely breathtaking. Though getting up there was an adventure in itself, it was so worth it! There are parts of the place that is dangerous to enter of course. (It was built in the 1800s.) But we still got a very thorough tour of the Citadel and have lots of memories and pictures to last us a lifetime. Loved it here! Highly recommend!!

As a Haitian born in the US, this was the first time I came to Cap-Haiti. This was the best experience I've ever had. I learned so much! Can't wait to go again.

Wow!!! True beauty. The view! water! music! Everything was just amazing

(Translated by Google) This place is superb 💞🥰😘 (Original) Ce lieu est superbe 💞🥰😘

Such a nice place!

(Translated by Google) I recommend this guide Pascal young student. 100 gourdes per person for visiting this unimaginable place. Explanation guaranteed by the guide 👍👍👍. However the guide will certainly ask you something - so preferably be in a group. Thank you for your help. (Original) Je vous recommande ce guide Pascal jeune étudiant. 100 gourdes par personne pour la visite de ce lieu inimaginable. Explication garantie par le guide 👍👍👍. Cependant le guide vous réclamera certainement quelque chose 🤑 donc de préférence être en groupe. Merci à vous pour votre aide.

(Translated by Google) The beauty of the Caribbean (Original) La beauté de la caraïbes

(Translated by Google) Access not practical for everyone. Risk of dangerous fall on the road. Not practical at all for people with reduced mobility and even for the elderly. But if you are fond of hiking. This space is for you. (Original) Accès non pratique pour tout le monde. Risque de dangereuse chute sur la route. Pas pratique du tout pour les personnes à mobilité réduite et même pour les personnes agées. Mais si vous êtes friands de randonnées. Cet espace est pour vous.

Haitian greatest monument to visit. The Citadelle is among the 10 wonders of the world.

(Translated by Google) The eighth wonder of the world A very pleasant place to visit as a family with your friends in addition to a very great story of King Henry Christophe (Original) La huitième merveilles du monde Un lieux très agréable pour visiter en familles avec vos amis en plus une très grande histoire de Roi Henry Christophe

Nice💪🏾

(Translated by Google) It is really mysterious (Original) C'est vraimant mysterieuse

(Translated by Google) It is the most beautiful thing visited in Haiti🇭🇹❤ (Original) Es lo mas hermosa que visitado en haiti🇭🇹❤

(Translated by Google) The Citadel La Ferière is a wonder of the world built by King Enry Christophe over two hundred years ago to consolidate the independence of Haiti. It is one of the most visited tourist sites in Haiti. Really impressive, surrounded by green mountains. (Original) La Citadelle La Ferière est un merveil du monde construit par le Roi Enry Christophe il y a plus de deux cents ans pour consolider l'independance d'Haiti. C'est l'un de sites touristiques le plus visité en Haiti. Vraiment impressionnant, entouré de montagnes verdoyants.

Good place where people can come to sleep swim.

It’s a place to visit at least once in your life.. foreigners or Haitians go with your friends, alone or as a couple, as you want.. you won’t regret it! Btw, take advantage of horseback riding😅

Wonderful place. Beautiful landscape. You can walk, it's a good hike. If you want to take a horse it's 2000 gourdes almost 15$ US (round trip). Then you have to pay 10$ US to visit inside the Citadelle. And we had a tourist guide it was 20$ US/ pers (that includes the tour of the Palais sans souci ). People from the village keep soliciting to sell souvenirs etc...so be prepared...

I went to Citadel twice. Great for everyone, especially if you're Haitian decent. You will learn a lot. I do suggest walking all the way up. Take the motorcycle or truck halfway. Then the horseback. TRUST ME!!! You can thank me later.

A simply gorgeous location near to Jacmel. It's a worthwhile trip, and once you're there, enjoy swimming in the beautiful pools.

Truly breath taking gorgeous! The water is nice and cool and fresh! Worth the bumpy drive!

Beaitiful, exatcly as it appears on photos. Do not jump if you're not a good swimmer. Take a tour guide with you Pascal is a good one

It's a long drive to get there and the road is rough. When we got there the nice guide told us it would be a 10 mn walk to the falls. It wasn't... It's quite a walk and it's very slippery so you need to bring the appropriate footwear and your sense of adventure. Once we got there we found out that the drive and the trek were worth it. IT. IS. BEAUTIFUL. the only downside was that it rained the night before so the water wasn't blue. But we had a great time!!

Beautiful falls with tremendous, friendly guides. Wallace, Joseph, and the crew will take good care of you.

Really beautiful with nice guides.

Difficult to get to but worth it in the end. Things to note: difficult to find on your own especially if you do not speak French or Creole; terrible roads; asking for directions is useless, you actually need to get a local person to show you the way and expect to pay for the service; Consider doing a Tour to Basin Blue instead; You will need a guide, arrange price before you begin the journey to the falls; wear comfortable shoes with good grip; you will be crossing water

It's a must if you go to Jacmel

(Translated by Google) It's really interesting (Original) C'est vraiment intéressant

(Translated by Google) It gave me a lot more but unfortunately the inhabitants deforest this place and the beauty of this basin is aging little by little. (Original) Ça m'a beaucoup plus mais malheureusement les habitants déboisent ce lieu et la beauté de ce bassin vieillit petit à petit.

Very beautiful place

Great place

(Translated by Google) A very extraordinary place 👍🇭🇹 (Original) Un lieu très extraordinaire 👍🇭🇹

One of the best part of Jacmel Haití

(Translated by Google) Good bagay! (Original) Bon bagay!

(Translated by Google) It is an excellent spa with two paradisiacal waterfalls. One of the most spectacular places in Haiti. (Original) Es un excelente balneario con dos cascadas paradisíacas. Uno de los lugares más espectaculares de Haití.

(Translated by Google) Incredible (Original) Increíble

🌟

(Translated by Google) Countless day (Original) Journée innombrable

(Translated by Google) A clear water paradise and excellent temperature (Original) Un paradiso acqua limpida e ottima temperatura

(Translated by Google) Paradise place. (Original) Lieu paradisiaque.

(Translated by Google) I love (Original) J'adore

(Translated by Google) Good bagay (Original) Bon bagay

Wonderful place to visit in Haiti

Fun place

(Translated by Google) Stefon (Original) Stefon

(Translated by Google) Fabulous! A true paradise, the way is not easy, but it is part of the experience and such splendor in the sight of all would not be any more. Magical and guide them were courteous and helping. Superb! (Original) Fabuleux! Un vrai paradis, le chemin nest pas facile, mais ca fait partie de lexperience et une telle splendeur a la vue de tous ne le serait plus. Magique et les guident étaient courtois et aidant. Superbe !

Beautiful, great Porter's especially Sadrac :-D

Some photos

(Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnifique

Very beautiful place for an excursion

Amazing place by far!!! Wonderful hike

(Translated by Google) Blue Jacmel Basin (Original) Bassin Bleu Jacmel

Good to visit and see nuture how beautiful...

(Translated by Google) Very good and very cool (Original) Tres bon et tres cool

If you are Haitian, this place should be a MOST. You can feel the energy.

A wonderful place, for having a rich historical review of the epic King Henry Christopher's story.

An anticolonial fortress, now the symbol of the independent nation of Haiti. In 1791, African slaves on the West Indian island of Haiti rose in revolt against their French colonial masters. The French sent a substantial force of soldiers in 1802 to retake the island, but most died of fever. On January 1, 1804, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, leader of the revolution, proclaimed Haiti independent. Built to impress. Fearing a renewed attack by the French, General Henri Christophe (1767–1820), in charge of northern Haiti, ordered the construction of a huge fortress. Work began in 1805 and continued until 1820. The foundation stones were laid directly into the mountain stone, held in place by a mortar of quicklime, molasses, local cows’ and goats’ blood, and cows’ hooves cooked to a glue. Cisterns and storehouses were also built to supply enough water and food for 5,000 defenders for 1 year.

Wonderful historic place

Is a nice place

Nice historical place to visit. Built after the independence war of Haiti in order to protect the young republic of an invasion

(Translated by Google) Extraordinary hiking place with the gigantic fort built by Henry Christophe after the departure of the colonists. Pride in all its glory. (Original) Lieu de randonnée extraordinaire avec le gigantesque fort construit par Henry Christophe après le départ des colons. La fierté dans toute sa splendeur.

(Translated by Google) Always so impressive ... Always the same magic ... Our ancestors are still with us in 2021! (Original) Toujours aussi impressionnant... Toujours la même magie... Nos ancêtres sont encore avec nous en 2021 !

(Translated by Google) A serious city (Original) Une ville serieu

This is a must see. Do not attempt to visit on a 3 wheel taxi or anything less than a truck or SUV with 4 wheel drive. We witnessed an accident from a vehicle not designed to climb a mountain. In a normal car it is a safe visit. Wear walking shoes because it is a hike involved! Definitely worth the trip.

Very beautiful view...

As with all aspect of historical monuments maintenance is important to aid preservation. This location has amazing views I did not expect to see. The media portrayal of Haiti is so wrong. There's so much natural beauty here. I highly recommend a trip here. I hope the government can spend some resources to restore and preserve this Citadelle.

Was a nice experience, I enjoyed it with my family and will recommend it to anyone that go visit Haiti.

(Translated by Google) Haitian pride (Original) La fierté haïtienne

The place to be. I love my country 💙✅

Like it except for everyone trying to get more and more money..need barter skills and no guilt.

Wow what an experience. Again was very educational , learned so much about my culture. Me. Jean Jacquelin our guide was the Best Every Haitian should come here a least once.

Locals cheating on the prices for entrance, and could have more information on site but definitely worth visiting.

(Translated by Google) It is a wonderful place in Haiti (Original) Es un lugar maravilloso de Haití

Historic

Good

(Translated by Google) Citadelle Laferrière is an amazing place. @Augusneltourhaiti (Original) Citadelle Laferrière is a amazing place. @Augusneltourhaiti

The citadel represents what a Haiti could have made wonderful. It was a very inspiring experience.

This place is the seventh wonder in the world.

(Translated by Google) It is a most mysterious fortress of its construction time, that fortress is built by the men of King Henry Christophe based on animal blood with the purpose of protecting Haiti against the French invasion. (Original) Es una fortaleza más misteriosa de su tiempo de construcción, esa fortaleza está construido por los hombres del Rey Henry Christophe a base de sangre de animales con el propósito de proteger Haití contra la invasión francesa.

I remember going there on a field trip as a child, it was the most unforgettable experience ever. When we got to the top of the fortress, we were so high up there I remember the tour guide made everybody laid on their stomach just to look down over the Beautiful grassy valley. Now that I’m looking at these beautiful pictures they brought back memories and I can’t wait to go back 🛫🛫

Nice tourist attraction.

(Translated by Google) Great (Original) Super

(Translated by Google) I remember that I was shot (Original) Je me souviens, que suis tiré dessus

(Translated by Google) A great fortress, beautiful construction from 1820. Located in northern Haiti, approximately 17 miles south of the city of Cape Haitian, (Original) Una una gran fortaleza, hermosa construcción del 1820.Localizada al norte de Haití, aproximadamente 17 millas al sur de la ciudad de Cabo Haitiano,

I visited La Citidelle in Dec of 2000. Which few white men have ever seen! Fabulous! I understand now why they call this “The 8th wonder of the world!” Piles of Cannons everywhere. Priceless artifacts. MUST SEE!!!

So historical and the view from the top was amazing

(Translated by Google) It's a very interesting and beautiful place (Original) זה מקום נורא מעניין ויפה

Amazing site to see! You will not be disappointed if you visit this fortress. So much great history and an icon to Haiti.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting, beautiful place (Original) Muy interesante, hermosos lugar

A natural beauty! If you ever visit Haiti this a a place you must see! The fresh air, history and the view you will not get no where else! A+ totally recommend visiting La Citadelle! Be prepared for the horse ride to the top and bring water if you need to… Before the horse ride there is people selling stuff and might try heavy to convince to buy but no harm and you need to understand this place doesn’t receive alot of tourist yearly so support the locals however you can! It makes it the perfect destination since one one likes going to a place everybody has been to! there is locals selling water once you reach the top… Tip your horse helper since they take that route many times per day and it can get exhausting for them! Enjoy Haití!

Incredible Fort. You get hassled a lot by the locals

After that visit every part of my body hurts for 4 days but I can't wait to do it again. This should be in everyone's bucket list especially if you are black and/or Caribbean born.

CITADELLE, MW RENMEN'W ❤️🇭🇹 It was great, had a good time with friends learning more about my country's history through such a beautiful site. One more thing, The walk, ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourself for a good sporting day if you don't work out regurlarly hahaaaa 5 Gold Tips to enjoy this adventure: 1. Don't drink too much water on the way. 2. Don't walk too fast. 3. Bring a speaker with your favorite songs makes you forget about the fatigue from the walk! 4. There's this little fountain halfway to the parking, ask for it so you can freshen up a bit if you want to. 4. Lastly, take your time to enjoy the scenery/music provided by locals halfway to the Citadelle!

This fort was a breath taken. I cannot belive for a monument that was built in 1806 with animal blood, sands and lime, and yet still standing.

Go up on foot or by horse. But it's one heck of climb. The angle of climb, if not used to it will tire you out quickly. So going slow is best. Horses carry you up and back down. Your money is the limit.

The Citadelle Laferrière is a very fantastic historical monument in Haiti, it is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Haiti. Every year, thousands of people came from many different countries to visit it. I was very excited the first time I visited.