Habitat by the Sea Location
Tucked away between the mountains and the Caribbean seacoast, and bordered by lush countryside, Habitat by the Sea offers a multifaceted getaway. The combination of natural beauty and surrounding attractions ranks Habitat by the Sea as one of Jacmel's most stimulating travel destinations.
Address
Habitat by the Sea
Route de Cyvadier
Jacmel, Haiti, WI
Habitat by the Sea
Route de Cyvadier
Jacmel, Haiti, WI
How to Get Here
Habitat by the Sea offers transportation services to and from Toussaint Louverture international Airport by one of our licensed drivers.
150$ one way
300$ round trip
Busses are also available for transportation to our location in Cyvadier, although we do not recommend this method for the first time traveler since busses can be difficult to maneuver if you are unfamiliar with the area.
Directions via Bus
To arrive at Habitat by the Sea by bus, you must first take a taxi from the airport in Port au Prince to the bus station in Portail Leogane. This will cost approximately $20-$25 USD. In Portail Leogane, board a bus heading to Jacmel and get off at the Jacmel bus station for approximately $5 USD. From here you can call us and we will pick you up, or catch a moto-taxi to our location.
Habitat by the Sea offers transportation services to and from Toussaint Louverture international Airport by one of our licensed drivers.
150$ one way
300$ round trip
Busses are also available for transportation to our location in Cyvadier, although we do not recommend this method for the first time traveler since busses can be difficult to maneuver if you are unfamiliar with the area.
Directions via Bus
To arrive at Habitat by the Sea by bus, you must first take a taxi from the airport in Port au Prince to the bus station in Portail Leogane. This will cost approximately $20-$25 USD. In Portail Leogane, board a bus heading to Jacmel and get off at the Jacmel bus station for approximately $5 USD. From here you can call us and we will pick you up, or catch a moto-taxi to our location.
About Jacmel
"The town was founded by "Compagnie de Saint-Domingue" in 1698 as the capital of the south eastern part of the French colony Saint-Domingue. The area now called Jacmel was Taíno territory of the Xaragua chiefdom ruled by cacique Bohechio. With the arrival of the French, and the later establishment of the town, the French renamed Yaquimel as Jacmel.
City was developed to boost the sugar production and trade but soon it evolved as coffee trading centre. In 1896 it suffered in a major fire, which destroyed most buildings in the city. Soon after Jacmel was rebuilt, often using prefabricated cast-iron pillars and balconies shipped over from France. Many ornate mansions of wealthy coffee merchants from this time have been preserved up to this day without much change and the whole central part of the city has little changed over the last 100 years.
The mansions of Jacmel with their cast-iron furnishings would later come to influence the home structure of much of New Orleans. Today, many of these homes are now artisan shops that sell vibrant handicrafts, papier-mâché masks and carved-wood animal figures. In recent years, efforts have been made to revitalize the once flourishing cigar and coffee industries and the Jacmel area has come to be known as the artisan capitol of Haiti."
Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacmel
"The town was founded by "Compagnie de Saint-Domingue" in 1698 as the capital of the south eastern part of the French colony Saint-Domingue. The area now called Jacmel was Taíno territory of the Xaragua chiefdom ruled by cacique Bohechio. With the arrival of the French, and the later establishment of the town, the French renamed Yaquimel as Jacmel.
City was developed to boost the sugar production and trade but soon it evolved as coffee trading centre. In 1896 it suffered in a major fire, which destroyed most buildings in the city. Soon after Jacmel was rebuilt, often using prefabricated cast-iron pillars and balconies shipped over from France. Many ornate mansions of wealthy coffee merchants from this time have been preserved up to this day without much change and the whole central part of the city has little changed over the last 100 years.
The mansions of Jacmel with their cast-iron furnishings would later come to influence the home structure of much of New Orleans. Today, many of these homes are now artisan shops that sell vibrant handicrafts, papier-mâché masks and carved-wood animal figures. In recent years, efforts have been made to revitalize the once flourishing cigar and coffee industries and the Jacmel area has come to be known as the artisan capitol of Haiti."
Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacmel
Activities
Bassin Bleu
Bassin Bleu (Blue Basin), a jewel of Southeast Haiti, nestled in the hills just west of Jacmel, an easy distance from Cyvadier. Local guides will lead you to a series of three pristine pools, where you can dive from waterfalls, swim in cool basins, and savor the intense blue that this site earns its name from. |
Cultural Activities - Kanaval, Rara, Vodou Ceremonies
Let Habitat staff guide you through the area's vibrant cultural life. Discover the magic and artistry of Jacmel's papier-mâché masks during Carnival (mid-January through Fat Tuesday), dance to the unique marriage of drums and bamboo horns during Rara (Lent through Easter Sunday), and feel the power of Vodou (Haiti's own blend of ancestral African faiths) year 'round. |
Area Nightlife
Going east from Jacmel, and notably along the beachfront, restaurants, clubs, and bar and grills offer the visitor a lively nightlife. Request a list of recommended spots in the area, and enjoy! Volunteer with KONPAY
Habitat by the Sea is more than just a peaceful place for a relaxing vacation in the Caribbean - it is the center of KONPAY "Konbit Pou Ayiti," a Haitian owned and operated grass-roots organization focused on reforestation efforts and building sustainable communities. We invite you to volunteer in our on-site plant nursery, participate in KONPAY's Alternative Charcoal and Clean Cook Stove Program, or stop by on Saturdays for the Jen pou Developman Sivadier (JDS) Saturday Youth Program. Click here to learn more about KONPAY. Click here to learn more about the Global Alliance for Clean Cook Stoves. |