When it comes to extreme weather, Haiti has never been blessed with very good luck. In fact, some coastal towns, such as Gonaïves, are downright dangerous to visit. Gonaïves has been destroyed by storms time and time again, which have eradicated infrastructure, housing, land, and more importantly, many lives. One month, a total of four tropical cyclones hit the city, causing unimaginable crisis for the local people.
Hurricane Jeanne also played a big part in the increasing the danger, with a death toll of 3,000 people. In addition to this, Gonaïves sits on a flood plain, so any kind of storm seems to do more damage than you'd think. Deforestation in the area has also led to many dangerous mudslides. To summarize what we're trying to say, we recommend thinking long and hard before booking a beach break here!