Capital: Yamoussoukro | Language: French, indigenous | Currency: West African CFA (franc) | Religion: Islam, Christian, animist | Population: 24 million

Whether you want to climb up mountains, eat grilled meat and wash it down with a cold beer at a streetside bar, bargain in jam-packed markets, walk in the forest, hang out at the beach, prowl around colonial ruins, or evoke memories of that time in Europe at a massive cathedral – you can do it in Ivory Coast.

Sunset over Man, from the Hotel des Cascades, Man, Ivory Coast
Travel guides

Ivory Coast Travel Guide: Itinerary and Tips

Wondering how to travel on your own in Ivory Coast? This is a guide to places to go and things to see and do. It follows our route, with ideas, advice and practical information for travel to this unusual destination.

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Sunset over Man, from the Hotel des Cascades, Man, Ivory Coast
Travel guides

Ivory Coast Travel Guide: Itinerary and Tips

Wondering how to travel on your own in Ivory Coast? This is a guide to places to go and things to see and do. It follows our route, with ideas, advice and practical information for travel to this unusual destination.

Read More »