Northern Haiti Travel Guide

According to our guide, this is birthplace of Voodoo.  The old Catholic church just off the town square is the origin of this religion. You will find a mix of Catholicism and African Tribal practices.  We showed up in the town during a funeral and were cursed by the locals who our translator said were sending evil spirits towards us.  Not far from here is the famous Citadel that held of Napolean's troops and kept him from advancing to New Orleans.

Pretty drive, but not much to see.  The French Red Cross is up here, as well as an airfield that Missionary Flights International uses.  Fresh water problems, as evidenced by the three community wells located in the center of town, only one of which worked as of April 2007.  The salt flats on the road to Gonaives are the most interesting things to see around Anse Rouge.

The sewers that run in front of the buildings are used for all forms of disposal, but are often played in by the children.  Meat is available from traveling wheelbarrow salesman.  The rules of the road are basically non-existent, and driving is not recommended for non-locals.  You should definitely have a local guide for any travels in this part of Haiti.