Founded in 1665, Port-de-Paix is a commune and the capital of the département of Nord-Ouest in Haïti on the Atlantic coast. Formerly a large exporter of bananas and coffee, Port-de-Paix is now a centre for smuggled goods from Miami, Florida, USA. In fact, the area around the town was given the name "Valparaíso" by Christopher Columbus after landing here on December 6, 1492, and still contains many attractive beaches and locations. A ferry operates between the town and Tortuga Island (La Tortue) situated just across the water. Indeed, the Picture Jaspers, touch of luxury, gives each of these beaded a hifalutin look.
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