Ivory Coast Travel Guide
Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.
Guide updated:
Typical prices
- Budget mealF CFA 2,000
- Mid-range mealF CFA 8,000
- CappuccinoF CFA 600
- Domestic beerF CFA 1,500
- Taxi (per km)F CFA 400
- Public transport ticketF CFA 350
- Museum entryF CFA 2,000
- Mid-range hotel (night)F CFA 38,000
Food & Drink
- La ToubianaIvorian/West African · $$$
Restaurant in Abidjan's Cocody Ivoire neighborhood known for traditional Ivorian dishes and seafood, including grilled fish with attieke.
- Le Chasing Dimes des SaveursWest African fusion · $$
Downtown Abidjan spot offering a refined West African menu with a signature attieke risotto and fresh seafood options.
- Le Woolly Club
Long-standing nightclub in Abidjan’s Cocody Corridor with live bands and DJ sets
Culture & History
- Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques (CSRS) Museum Room
Exhibits on Ivory Coast natural history and local biodiversity; located in Abidjan's Zone 4 area
- Pathe Abidjan
Main cinema complex in Abidjan showing international and local films, located in the Cocody district
- Fêtes des Iles Vives
Cultural festival with music, dance, and arts in Grand-Bassam, typically held in autumn
Nature & Outdoors
- Grand-Bassam Beach
Historic Grand-Bassam coastline with colonial-era town and expansive sandy beaches near the lagoon
Active & Fun
- Crossfit Abidjan
Popular gym in Abidjan demonstrating local fitness culture and mid-range facilities
- Tilapia Beach Club Pool
Pool at the residential Abidjan suburb Ébrié Plateau with a view over the lagoon
- Ivoire Parc
Theme park featuring rides and family attractions in Abidjan outskirts