Monrovia
Originally built by the now-defunct Pan Am Airlines, this former luxury hotel and site of key political meetings is now a decayed but stunning colonial…
Must-see attractions in Liberia
Liberia
Beautiful Mt Nimba is Liberia's tallest peak, 1362m above sea level, and you can feasibly climb it if you have a few days on your hands (it's a rewarding…
Monrovia
Chaotic Waterside Market offers almost everything for sale, including colourful textiles, shoes, leather goods and pottery, all with a dose of foul smells…
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…
Liberia
Sapo, Liberia's only national park, is a lush 1808-sq-km tract containing some of West Africa's last remaining primary rainforest. Within it lurk forest…
Monrovia
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…
Liberia
This lighthouse can be climbed for an outstanding panoramic view of the cape. Although no longer functional, it's on a UN base, so get permission first,…
Liberia
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 …
Tubman Center of African Culture
Liberia
Destroyed during Liberia's war, the shambles of this former museum and current ruin yields a few onlookers. Its draw is often to see how the overgrowth…
Liberia
In the early evenings, the soft light gives an eldritch feel to the shell of the presidential mansion of former president William Tubman, who was born in…
Monrovia
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…
Liberia
This is a fantastic spot to swim in a lagoon sheltered by rocks, and is a quieter option than other Monrovia area beaches. It lies in the shadow of the…
Monrovia
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…
Monrovia
You might spot President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf attending a Sunday service here. The church is open to the public.
Monrovia
This popular beach gets crowded on weekends and is known as the party beach. It's about 17km south of Monrovia.
Liberia
This beach is for ambitious surfers – it heaves towards the shiny granite rocks.
Liberia
On the site of the old Africana Museum, which once had a 3000-piece collection, this is one of West Africa's oldest universities. The campus consist of…
Liberia
Former Liberian president Charles Taylor (who is currently serving a sentence for war crimes in a UK prison) masterminded rebel operations in Sierra Leone…
Monrovia
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…
Monrovia
This sprawling, eight-storey semicircular structure is the Liberian president's home and holds the offices of the executive staff and other political…
Monrovia
This monument is an ode to JJ Roberts, Liberia's first president. The structure is a tall rectangle with a statue of Roberts standing in front
Monrovia
While not open to the general public, this Freemason structure is worth strolling past to see its impressive architectural details.
Liberia
This is a pretty picnic and swimming spot, 32km from Gbamga – a solid and relaxing option on a hot day.
