Monrovia
Liberia
- Safety rating
- 4.3/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry season from November to April is the most comfortable, avoiding the very heavy summer rains.
- Population
- 1.5M
Overview
Liberia's humid Atlantic capital, founded by freed American slaves, carries a unique Americo-Liberian heritage along its surf-fringed coast. Rebuilding after years of civil war, it offers raw urban energy, friendly people and access to nearby beaches and rainforest.
Top attractions
See the National Museum, the Ducor Hotel ruins with city views, the lively Waterside Market and nearby surf beaches.
Getting around
Shared taxis, motorbike (pen-pen) taxis and minibuses cover the city; agree fares in advance and expect congestion.