Monrovia, the capital and largest city of Liberia, has every characteristic of a tropical capital. Palm lined avenues, elegant stores and several scrumptious dining options; the city has everything to cater to travellers. The city’s buildings may be bullet riddled but its heart is still intact. On arrival, you will find that the city has enough to see do and explore. Now more and more Liberians working in foreign countries are coming to Monrovia to assist in its rebuilding process.
Useful Information
- The best time to visit Monrovia is from November to April.
- Travellers’ cheques and credit cards are not accepted so travellers should carry sufficient cash.
- English is the official language so traveller won’t find difficulty communicating
Despite a troubled history, the city enjoys a great tourism and business potentials that charms travellers to book business class air ticket to Monrovia. The city is a maze of sights and markets that can be visited during a trip to the city. And those with an interest in history and culture of the region should visit Liberia’s National Museum where several historical artefacts are on display. Take a flight of stairs and get to the upper floors where you can see dining table of its founding father Joseph Jenkins Roberts which was given to him by England's Queen Victoria. Masonic temple should be visited for its historical and religious importance. EJ Roye Building is also a great work of architecture. If you’re eager to catch a glimpse in daily life of Monrovia, then visiting waterside market could be a great idea where one can see the city’s daily life in progress. The Big Dekho which is a human faced rock formation should also be visited. A visit to Monkey Island, which is group of six islands represented by six species of chimpanzee, should also be part of your itinerary. There are accommodation and restaurants of every whim and budget to make your visit a memorable experience.