The bay around Labadie
Cap-Haitian is situated on the north coast of Haiti between the
Atlantic Ocean and the Morne du Cap. Its surroundings have a lot to
offer including art galleries, museums and beautiful pristine
beaches. About 20 minutes west of this metropolitan area lies the
area called Labadie, a paradise of lush mountains and turquoise
blue Atlantic Ocean. Labadie is bursting with history, bright
crafts and colourful people, as well as some of the best beaches in
the Caribbean. The internationally known beach of Labadee is being
operated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, but the town of Labadie
is a small fishing village called 'Habitation Labadie'. It is an
eclectic mix of affluent hill-perched villas and traditional
Haitian dwellings.
Further west along the coast is the breathtaking Baie d'Acul, which
is almost completely closed off to the ocean and resistant to any
storm. Christopher Columbus used this bay as a shelter during his
first voyage on the Santa Maria. Across the bay, many small islands
and reefs complete the vista.
Resorts
See our separate guides to the following Labadie holiday resorts: Labadee
