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Saint-Marc
Saint-Marc, Haiti
Photo: Mélissa Jeanty
Tucked between the mountains along the Western coast in the Artibonite Department lies the port city of Saint-Marc, teeming with motorcycle taxis, market vendors, and traces of historical French architecture.
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![Street traffic in Saint-Marc – Photo: Melissa Jeanty haitian bus and motorcyle with passanger](https://visithaiti.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/moto-bus-traffic-saint-marc-melissa-jeanty.jpg)
This moto taxi driver transports a woman from the local market
Photo: Mélissa Jeanty
![Handpainted toy Taptap in Saint-Marc – Photo: Melissa Jeanty handpainted wooden toy bus souvenir](https://visithaiti.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/artisan-decoration-saint-marc-melissa-jeanty.jpg)
Local artists capitalize on the culture for souvenirs
Photo: Mélissa Jeanty
![Beach in Saint-Marc – Photo: Melissa Jeanty sand beach lined with palm trees in saint-marc](https://visithaiti.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/beach-saint-marc-melissa-jeanty.jpg)
Locals enjoy public access to many of the beaches in Saint-Marc
Photo: Mélissa Jeanty
![Taptap bus with passangers in Saint-Marc – Photo: Melissa Jeanty colorful haitian public bus with passangers](https://visithaiti.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/taptap-bus-saint-marc-melissa-jeanty.jpg)
Tap-taps are the primary form of transportation for locals
Photo: Mélissa Jeanty
Saint-Marc has the added charm of being a provincial city, as well. Visitors don't need to go far after a beer if they would like to take a break from the city sights and sounds. Peaceful plains with gorgeous views on goats, cows, and horses grazing the fields are always a short while away.
![Early mornings in Saint-Marc – Photo: Melissa Jeanty two haitian girls walking with a pack of goats in nature](https://visithaiti.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/morning-traffic-saint-marc-melissa-jeanty.jpg)
Two women herd their drove of goats as the sun sets
Photo: Mélissa Jeanty
![Old colonial house in Saint-Marc – Photo: Melissa Jeanty haitian girl walking in front of old colonial style house](https://visithaiti.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/old-house-saint-marc-melissa-jeanty.jpg)
A teenage girl walks home from the market in Saint-Marc
Photo: Mélissa Jeanty
![Coconut vendor in Saint-Marc – Photo: Melissa Jeanty haitian man with coconuts in wheel barrow](https://visithaiti.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/man-selling-coconuts-saint-marc-melissa-jeanty.jpg)
A local vendor sells fresh coconut along Route Nationale 1
Photo: Mélissa Jeanty
![Old colonial house door in Saint-Marc – Photo: Melissa Jeanty details of old colonial brick house with metal door](https://visithaiti.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/old-door-saint-marc-melissa-jeanty.jpg)
Historical architecture is reflected on buildings throughout the city
Photo: Mélissa Jeanty
![Sunrise in Saint-Marc – Photo: Melissa Jeanty haitian man walking during sunrise in saint-marc](https://visithaiti.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/man-walking-morning-saint-marc-melissa-jeanty.jpg)
A man walks home after a long day's work
Photo: Mélissa Jeanty
![Fresh Haitian produce in Saint-Marc – Photo: Melissa Jeanty bags of haitian fruits and vegetables packed on top of bus](https://visithaiti.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bananas-saint-marc-melissa-jeanty.jpg)
Tap-taps transport people and goods along the main highway
Photo: Mélissa Jeanty
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