Cote d'Ivoire Suggested Trips

A cornocopia of sites and scents to thrill evn the most jaded traveler. Be sure to visit the Market at Marcory for fantastic deals (bargain as though your life depends on it). The foods are freshtastic.

The one must thing to see in Yamoussoukro is the Basillique De Notre Dam De La Paix. I remember arriving into Yamoussoukro and seeing the giant dome off in the distance. The dome is only slightly shorter the St. Peters because of Papal request. It has 7400 sq metres of stained glass windows and like 7000 or 8000 individual air conditions seats although they are rarely turned on. It was really quite the sight to see considering it's location. And it only cost US$ 300,000,000 to construct.

Another kick is to go the Ivory Hotel and see the only ice rink north of the Zambezi River.. not sure it has ever had ice, but what the hell..
Also, a visit to the Banco Forest is neat.

abidjan is place where an normal tourist should never go.maybe is good for smuggling but not for tourism

If you can find someone trust worthy to show you around that would be the best, Ivory hotel will make you a ridiculous deal if you bargain hard with them, and the pools is clean, but DO NOT TAKE A PICTURE OF THE HOTEL, unless you want to end up getting arrested or your camera taken, then be very polite and show them the pics if you have a digital camera or else your role of film is gone