Abidjan
Côte d'Ivoire
- Safety rating
- 5.5/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry season from November to February offers the most comfortable, less humid weather.
- Population
- 5.6M
Overview
Côte d'Ivoire's glittering economic capital rises in gleaming towers around the Ébrié Lagoon, earning it the nickname 'the Manhattan of West Africa'. Its stylish Plateau business district, buzzing nightlife and beaches make it the region's most cosmopolitan city.
Top attractions
Visit St. Paul's Cathedral, the Plateau skyline, the Cocody district, Banco National Park and the lively Treichville market.
Getting around
Lagoon water taxis (bateaux-bus), city buses, shared woro-woro taxis and ride-hailing apps connect the spread-out districts.