Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Beach Museums City Walks

Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast, is divided into communes. The largest, and the most upmarket, is Cocody. This area is famous for its luxurious mansions and villas. It is home to the President, as well as many wealthy business people. Several prestigious schools are located in this suburb, including the Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny.

Port Bouet Airport is located 16 km to the south, and is the largest airport in the Ivory Coast. It is the main hub of the national airline and operates both domestic and international flights. The city has a good public transport network that includes trains, ferries, buses and taxis.

Top things to do or to see

Visitors to Cocody can enjoy relaxing on the many beautiful, sandy beaches that front the sheltered Ébrié Lagoon. The city centre, with its impressive skyscrapers, is within easy reach, along with many places of interest that include St Paul’s Cathedral and the Parc du Banco nature reserve.

There are so many things to visit in Abidjan such as the National Library of Côte d'Ivoire, National Museum and Cocody Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art.

Abidjan has one of the liveliest night scenes in West Africa, you can also enjoy a trip to Bassam, the most popular beach in Abidjan or take a short trip to Treichville, the liveliest Abidjan suburb.

Tourism Lakes
Lagune Ebrié
The Lagune Ebrie is a 60 mile long stretch of water in the southern part of Ivory Coast, which lies separates the mainland of the country from a narrow strip ...
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Culture Live Music Art African art
Village Kiyi
If you are looking for unusual and fun things to do when you stay in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast, pay a visit to Village Kiyi. This unique project is a ...
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Relaxation Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden Bingerville
The Botanical Garden Bingerville is located in Bingerville Abidjan. It is an excellent spot for ...
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Sightseeing Adventure
Yopougon Ananeraie
The commune of Yopougon is one of 13 communes in the district of Abidjan. Bordered by the Atlantic ...
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Museums
Musée des civilisations
Abidjan's Musée Des Civilisations is an inspirational museum in one of the most exciting cities in ...
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Top Districts

Cocody
Cocody is one of the most luxurious and wealthy suburbs in Abidjan, the largest city in the Ivory Coast. Home to presidents and music stars, it's the perfect ...
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Yopougon
Yopougon (or "Yop City") is the largest suburb in the western half of Abidjan, the capital city of the Ivory Coast. The closest airport is Abidjan Felix ...
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Marcory
A suburb of Abidjan on Ivory Coast, Marcory is located in the far south of the country and separated from the rest of the city by the Ebrie Lagoon. Nestled ...
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Angré
Angre is a district of Abidjan, the capital city of the Ivory Coast and an increasingly popular destination for international travel. Located in the north-east ...
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Riviera
Riviera in Cocody is located on the shores of Ebrie Lagoon, the Lagoon that separates Abidjan Northern and Southern Districts. The University of Felix ...
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Zone 4
Ivory Coast Zone 4 is a residentual area in Abidjan, Ivory coast. Zone 4 is located in the Marcory commune in south Abidjan. Visit the small open-air ...
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Deux Plateaux
Deux-Plateaux is a residential district located in the commune of Cocody, within the District of Abidjan. It is the crossroads between the commune of Cocody, ...
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Abobo
Abobo is a suburb in the northern part of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The suburb is one of the most populated communes in Abidjan and the country as a whole. It is ...
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Plateau
Plateau is the central business district of Abidjan. It is among the 10 urban communes of the city.  The Plateau is adorned by many offices, shops and ...
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Port Bouët
Port-Bouët is a commune in the Department of Abidjan in the region of Lagunes. It is named after French Naval Captain, Commander Bouët ...
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Gesco
The neighborhood of Yopougon-Gesco is characterized by fervor, joie de vivre and the festive atmosphere that reigns there.Gesco is a popular neighborhood that ...
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Top hotels in Abidjan

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Residence Hotel Seven 7
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Cocody Guesthouse Galerie
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Hotel Saphir
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Romano Lodge
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