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Beauchamp Haiti, Map
Here is the Map of the region of Beauchamp in Haiti.
It is a small placelocated in the Nord-Ouest region of Haiti
The geographical coordinates of the town of Beauchamp are 19° 45' 0" North, 73° 1' 0". As you can see, this is one of the few towns in Haiti not located on the coast. However, this does not take away its charm. The people in Beauchamp are very friendly and welcoming
West and its original name (with diacritics) is Beauchamp.
School children walking to Bellevue Mountain
Here is a picture of daily life in Bellevue La Montagne. You are looking at 1st-6th grade children walk 2 by 2 up to Bellevue Mountain.
Bellevue La Montagne is situated in Ouest region of Haiti. Its geographical coordinates are 18° 28' 0" North, 72° 17' 0" West.
This picture was taken by Megan who at the age of 24, quit her job, sold everything and started a non profit Respire Haiti in Gressier
Bellevue la Montagne and its production
Haitians living in Bellevue La Montagne are also able to cultivate dozens of other food crops such as Red, black, and other kinds of beans, Banana and plantain trees. Mangoes which is another tree crop, provide them with some exports capability. Other food crops include fruits such as avocados, pineapples, watermelons,almonds, coconut, okra, peanuts, tomatoes, breadfruit with others such as black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, garlic, and horseradish.
An agricultural plantation in Bellevue la Montagne
This is a picture of a typical agricultural plantation in Bellevue la Montagne.
Food crops fare much better than cash crops in Bellevue la Montagne. Real per capita food production has declined, however, the region consumes much of the food locally produced.
Peasants in Bellevue la Montagne cultivate a variety of cereals for food and animal feeds such as corn, sorghum, and rice.
Bellevue la Montagne - Mountain
Here is a view of Bellevue la Montagne - Mountain. The area is comprised mainly of hills. The local population skillfully learn how to use these mountains to produce fruits and vegetables. Because of the type of soil found in the region, Bellevue la Montagne has been able to produce many types of food