Yamoussoukro Traveler Essentials
- Safety rating
- 5.8/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry season from November to February is the most pleasant time to explore the open city.
- Population
- 0.4M
Overview
Côte d'Ivoire's official capital is a planned city of broad avenues centered on the staggering Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, the largest church in the world. Its grand, sometimes surreal monuments reflect the ambitions of founder Félix Houphouët-Boigny.
Getting around
Shared taxis and the wide, orderly boulevards make the spread-out city easy to navigate by cab.
Local etiquette
Dress modestly when visiting the basilica, greet in French, and ask permission before photographing official sites.
Safety
Yamoussoukro is calm and quieter than Abidjan; basic precautions against petty theft are generally sufficient.