Laferriere Citadel

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

Visited here in 1994 as a serving member of the Trinidad & Tobago Regiment (TTR), Delta Company (D Coy). D Coy was part of the CARICOM contingent supporting the United States (US) military led Operation 'UPHOLD DEMOCRACY'. My visit to this location was really surreal...the Eighth Wonder of the World, indeed... I was never really taught much about this in Secondary School History...so actually being there, seeing it for myself, and considering that it was built by former slaves...wow...just wow...

Going up by horse, guarded by tough boys Was the first adventure. Then to see what they have buildt, such a imposant fort in the high mointains. Great historical place. Love the Canons

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!!

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.

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.

The Citadelle Laferrière is one of the most remarkable fortress in the Americas and was built over 200 years ago in fear of a second French invasion. You can scale it on foot for free from the small village of Milot which takes between 1-2 hours depending on your level of fitness. Alternatively you can charter a mule or whizz up and down with a moped rider for the most part of it for $10 US (including reasonable waiting time). If you arrive on Tuesday you can experience a number of unforgettable voodoo ceremonies en route.

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.