Pétionville
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Pétionville is a suburb of Port-au-Prince, Haiti in the hills east and separate of the city itself on the northern hills of the Massif de la Selle. It was named after Alexandre Sabès Pétion (1770 - 1818), the Haitian patriot/general and later president. The suburb is part of Port-au-Prince, yet its distance and local administration usually leads to its mention separate from the city itself. The district is primarily a residential and tourist area. Pétionville is one of the most affluent areas in the capital where the majority of tourist activity takes place and one of the wealthiest parts of the country. Many diplomats, foreign businessman, as well as a large number of wealthy citizens do business and reside within Petionville.
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Petionville is far more secure than the center of Port-au-Prince and in general, the other major cities of Haiti. The community is very stable with nightlife and business proceeding with an air of normalcy that greatly contrasts to many other parts of Port-au-Prince. The hillside neighborhood contains many bars, clubs, hotels, and restaurants. The famous hotel 'El Rancho' is situated in Petionville. Businesses that cater to tourists are commonplace, and parties and get-togethers often take place at night. Establishments often host considerable expatriates and foreigners of a similar caliber.
