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Notre Dame de la Paix

by jorgejuansanchez

Colossal cathedral rose following Rome Saint Peter Basilica pattern. It has a capacity for 18.000 faithful (plus 300.000 in the external esplanade) and its interior shows African art and motives.Most of the money to erect it (150 millions of US Dollars) was donated by the ex Ivory Coast President Félix Houphouët-Boigny (his funeral was celebrated there). Just for you information, when the Pope of Rome (John Paul II) visited it for the blessing, he said that in Africa should not be spent those enormous quantities of money in such huge constructions, but better to have employed that money in alleviate the African penury.However, I loved it, even from the distance, when arriving to Yamasukro by bus!

Climbing "Mount Nienokoue"

by Wafro

You don't have to be a skilled climber to reach the 396 meters high top of "Mount Nienokoue".You'll only need a good physical condition to walk the rough terrain in front of the mountain.Mount Nienokoue is located in the Southern part of Tai National Park, which has been a World Heritage Site since 1982.When you're lucky you'll come across a lot of different forest animals.Such as: Bongos, Chimpanzees, Forest Buffalos, Snakes, Duikers and I even saw footprints of forest elephants.When you're on top of the mountain you'll see a sea of green.So take your time and enjoy the magnificent views.This is one of the largest unspoiled areas of rainforest remaining in West Africa.You can make all arrangements at the main office in San Pedro.

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EXTRA Snapshots ~~ABIDJAN~~

by Wafro

Abidjan is the capital of the Ivory Coast, this cosmopolitan has got more than 3.5 million inhabitants from all over the world.Abidjan can be split up in several districts: CocodyLes Deux PlateauxAdjameLe PlateauMarcoryTreichvilleRivieraPortZone 4The Ebrie lagoon is spread all around the different districts and sometimes you'll have to pass a bridge to reach them.Abidjan is a relative safe city, but when you're walking around at night??.....YOU BETTER WATCH OUT!!!Click the like and you'll find themAbidjan

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EXTRA Snapshots ~~DJIROUTOU~~

by Wafro

Tai National Park near Djiroutou is one of the last remaining areas of virgin rainforest in West Africa.You'll see trees up to 50m high, with massive trunks and huge supporting roots.Walking through a primary forest is a unique experience: the towering trees, hanging lianas, swift streams and resident wildlife combine to create a peaceful and, dare we say it, enchanting environment.Researchers have spent decades studying the park's chimpanzees - who, they've found, have imaginative ways of hunting for monkeys. Click the link and you'll find themDjiroutou

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EXTRA Snapshots ~~GRAND BASSAM~~

by Wafro

Grand Bassam is now just a nostalgic relic of its heyday as capital of the French colony.Grand Bassam is located 45km east of Abidjan and is cut in two by a lagoon.The narrow strip of land on the sea side, is called Ancien Bassam and the area on the mainland is called Nouveau Bassam.In Grand Bassam you can find a lot of old colonial buildings most of them are run-down and decrepit but some of the finer buildings have been maintained as tourist attractions. Click the link and you'll find them.Grand Bassam

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The Abidjan Skyline

by Wafro

When you're in the capital of the Ivory Coast you should see the skyline, you'll think this is a Western city when you see the skyscrapers and big buildings.The roof of the cathedral is the ideal place for a perfect view.

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San Pedro harbour

by Wafro

San Pedro harbour is the second largest harbour in the Ivory Coast and located in the South-West of the Ivory Coast.When you're walking from the city centre to the Tai National Park Headquarters you'll come across the 2000 ha. big harbour area.Here they ship containers, cacao, coffee and timber.They also have a fishing harbour and you should ask the permition to visit the area.

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Our Lady of Peace Cathedral, Yamoussoukro

by editwrite

The basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, the "other" capital of Cote d'Ivoire, is worth a visit. Guiness says it's the largest Christian church in the world. While this is not universally accepted, it is quite large ... and quite strange, sitting in the middle of the Ivory Coast as it does.

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Detikaha village

by jacobzoethout

In the north, the landscapes are completely different. No more rainforests, but dry lands. We stopped in Detikaha village, a small village on the road between Bouake and the Mali border. It was a very poor village. The local people invited us friendly in their village, showed us around and invited us to eat and drink with them.

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Soubre

by jacobzoethout

Soubre is a small city in the eastern part of Cote d'Ivoire, situated along the Sassandra river. The town is not mentioned in the Lonely Planet and there aren't really any attractions, though in an African town it is always interesting just to see the people. We stayed in hotel Nawa, run by a Korean; it was the most clean hotel where we stayed during our West Africa trip. The airco was working, there was warm water and television.

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Q:  is there any direct flight from Abidjan to Monrovia / Liberia ? Thank you / Merci beaucoup 

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A: Hi there is no direct flight from Abidjan to Monrovia but you can visit http://www.satguruun.com and they provide online assistance from mon to fri. 

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