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Capital, chief port, and largest city of Liberia
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Monrovia is the capital, and with a population of around 1.6 million (2021), also the largest city in Liberia.
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Houses cultural artefacts and historical items depicting Liberia's heritage. Much looted during the long civil war it is now trying to regain stolen artifacts. Also includes exhibitions on the civil war.
A former luxury hotel now abandoned but fenced and guarded. Access for tourists is possible for a small fee. Views from the roof are exceptional, especially at sunset.
A rock formation shaped like a human face
Great lunch spot. Great Lebanese sandwiches and falafel.
Expensive, especially for the mediocre sushi. Very nice, sleek atmosphere, and one could almost be in New York. The Royal Hotel also has another Western/Lebanese restaurant, where the chicken burger is pretty good. Pirate (seafood) soup also not bad.
The city's second sushi restaurant. Food is comparable to sushi at the Royal.
Pretty good American-style barbecued ribs. Like most restaurants in Monrovia, service is a bit slow, and items on the menu are not always available.
Venerable Lebanese establishment with outdoor dining, a big screen TV, and wi-fi internet along with a wide-range of menu options.
Indian food.
Relaxed bar and restaurant serving burgers, pizzas, and Liberian food. Good for watching sport.
Small and a bit dark, but it's the only one open on Sundays (from about 8AM to noon). Overpriced but convenient produce stands in front.
A well-stocked supermarket with many imported goods of international standards. Excellent range of spices and Indian pulses. One of the only sources of whole wheat flour. Western cereals, energy drinks, and a wide range of wine are on sale. There is a small bakery offering sandwiches and Indian foods for take-away.
Not as large as its Sinkor cousin, but large housewares section and reasonable prices.
Luxury lounge with a patio offering beautiful views over the Atlantic. With an extensive wine list and good cocktails, it's a popular hangout spot for the local upper classes as well as tourists. Additionally, it has sportscasts via television.
The only hostel in the city.
Former Peace Corps HQ, now hotel and conference center, on edge of Congo Town. Single rooms advertised at US$65 + tax at airport, actual price usually at least US$90. Small, dark, old rooms and minimal breakfast are not great value for money at that price. Sam's BBQ in front of the hotel serves as its main restaurant. Diners beware however. When the bill arrives, the total for ex-pats at least is often higher than indicated on the menu. Check the prices and math first or risk paying more than necessary due to an honest "mistake". The beer however, is the coldest available in Monrovia.
Simple, clean rooms. Popular for workshops - good catering, nice conference spaces.
This guesthouse is in a secure compound in Sinkhor. Prices include a generous and delicious breakfast of omelette, pancakes, or fish. Laundry services, cable television, and wireless internet are available. The staff are extremely attentive and competent.
Mamba Point has 55 air conditioned rooms, TV, 24 hour electricity, a bar and an international restaurant. It's near the water and several of the western embassies and UN agencies. It also has wireless internet connection in the lounge. Nice views of harbor.
Built by the owner of the US cable channel, Black Entertainment Television, is a luxury resort with spa and beach access. A bit outside the city and passed the SKD Stadium on the Robertsfield Hwy.
Posh hotel with African-inspired décor at Mambo Point, close to the US Embassy.
Brussels Airlines offers a flight from Brussels, Belgium. Monrovia is connected to Casablanca with Royal Air Maroc. From there, connections exist to Europe and North America.
Read in the guideTaxis are plentiful and inexpensive but there have been rumors of robberies and pickpocketing in taxis. If you do take a taxi, don't take a shared taxi but rather hire one just for yourself.
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