Liberia
This small archipelago is home to chimpanzees that were evacuated from a hepatitis research lab during the war. Enquire in town about the most up-to-date options for viewing the island and chimps from a canoe (US$5 to US$10) – it can be hit or miss, but there will usually be someone around who can take you.
Don't get too close; these chimps know how to throw mangoes.
29.39 MILES
The museum's collection was depleted during the war years, but renovations (always ongoing) have created space for photo and art exhibitions as well as…
29.64 MILES
Chaotic Waterside Market offers almost everything for sale, including colourful textiles, shoes, leather goods and pottery, all with a dose of foul smells…
8 MILES
This is the world's largest rubber plantation, which is leased from the government on a controversial 99-year plan. You can view how rubber is processed …
29.32 MILES
There isn't much to mark the spot where freed American slaves first disembarked, but the government is planning to turn Providence Island into a…
29.42 MILES
Once the most important structure in the capital, this 10-storey building fell into ruin during the Liberian coup. Attempts to rebuild have, so far, not…
14.24 MILES
This pretty beach is fun and relatively easy to get to, plus it's home to the best beach snack joint in the area. It's located about 15km southeast of…
28.63 MILES
This sprawling, eight-storey semicircular structure is the Liberian president's home and holds the offices of the executive staff and other political…
29.5 MILES
You might spot President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf attending a Sunday service here. The church is open to the public.
1. Firestone Rubber Plantation
8 MILES
This is the world's largest rubber plantation, which is leased from the government on a controversial 99-year plan. You can view how rubber is processed …
13.1 MILES
This popular beach gets crowded on weekends and is known as the party beach. It's about 17km south of Monrovia.
14.24 MILES
This pretty beach is fun and relatively easy to get to, plus it's home to the best beach snack joint in the area. It's located about 15km southeast of…
28.63 MILES
This sprawling, eight-storey semicircular structure is the Liberian president's home and holds the offices of the executive staff and other political…
29.32 MILES
There isn't much to mark the spot where freed American slaves first disembarked, but the government is planning to turn Providence Island into a…
29.39 MILES
The museum's collection was depleted during the war years, but renovations (always ongoing) have created space for photo and art exhibitions as well as…
29.42 MILES
Once the most important structure in the capital, this 10-storey building fell into ruin during the Liberian coup. Attempts to rebuild have, so far, not…
8. First United Methodist Church
29.5 MILES
You might spot President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf attending a Sunday service here. The church is open to the public.
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