Ivory Coast is a travel destination in Western Africa. Its capital is Yamoussoukro. August and July are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Ivory Coast
Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Yamoussoukro (landmark, Yamoussoukro) — World's largest basilica — inspired by St Peter's, with 7,400 m² of stained glass across the Ivorian capital.
Tai National Park (natural, Bas-Sassandra) — UNESCO primary rainforest — one of the last intact West African rain forests with chimpanzees using stone tools.
Grand-Bassam (city, Comoé) — UNESCO colonial capital — French colonial villas and factories on a palm-lined lagoon peninsula.
Man (natural, Montagnes) — "City of 18 Mountains" — lush highlands, mask-dancing ceremonies, and La Dent de Man jungle trek.
Comoé National Park (natural, Zanzan) — UNESCO West Africa's largest protected area — savanna elephants, hippos, and 500+ bird species.
Abidjan (city, Abidjan) — African economic capital — the "Paris of West Africa" with La Pyramide towers, Cocody district, and lively attiéké markets.
Assinie-Mafia Beach (natural, Comoé) — Elite sun-and-sand strip of celebrity villas and surfable Atlantic waves near the Ghanaian border.
Bouaké (city, Vallée du Bandama) — Second city and crossroads of cultures — annual carnival and cotton-weaving tradition of the Baoulé kingdom.
Sassandra River delta (natural, Bas-Sassandra) — Wild estuary lined with fishing pirogues and deserted beaches — mangroves, dolphins, and smoked fish markets.
Kong (landmark, Savanes) — Ancient Dioula-Islamic merchant city — 18th-century mosque ruins and gold-trade heritage of the northern savanna.