Yamoussoukro is a lively market town that houses an international-standard golf course and has many buildings with unique architectural designs like the Palace and Plantations of the President. The city’s biggest attraction is the Basilique de Notre Dame de la Paix, a smaller replica of St Paul’s Cathedral in Rome.
The former capital city of Abidjan is dominated by the Plâteau, the central commercial district. The Ifon Museum and the National Museum are must-visits for travellers.
The beach resort of Assouinde, the stilt town of Tiagba and the beaches of Grand Bassam are all good vacation destinations.
Man is an attractive town situated among thickly forested mountains and plateaus. The nearby waterfalls are one of the major attractions of the region.
Wildlife lovers must not miss the Comoë National Park, the largest and oldest national park, the Abokouamekro Game Reserve and the Banco National Park.
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