Africa - Cote d'Ivoire (PDF Chapter)
This is the Côte d’Ivoire chapter from Lonely Planet’s Africa guidebook.
Côte d’Ivoire is a stunner, shingled with starfish-studded sands, palm-tree forests and orange roads. This is a true tropical paradise, and a country that is fast modernising its lifestyle and culture without losing its identity.
- dine on creative Ivoirian dishes, explore contemporary African art and sway to the sweet sounds of coupé-decalé music in the shadow of the stunning skyline of Abidjan
- maps
- enjoy the relaxed beach vibe and explore the dilapidating colonial past of Côte d’Ivoire in Grand Bassam
- transport
- laze in a pirogue while watching surfers slide to shore, then tucking into fresh seafood under the stars in Assinie
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Abidjan, Grand Bassam, Assinie, Sassandra, San Pédro, The Centre, Yamoussoukro, Man, Parc National de Taï, Understand Côte d’Ivoire and Survival Guide.

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