Liberia Travel Guide — Visas, Climate & Attractions

Liberia Travel GuideWest Africa's oldest republic where rainforest meets the Atlantic, freed-slave heritage meets indigenous traditions, and Robertsport's surf breaks rival any in the world.Key Facts

Capital: Monrovia

Currency: LRD (Dollar)

Language: English

Time Zone: UTC+0

Top Places to Visit

Monrovia — The capital city built on a peninsula between the Mesurado River and the Atlantic Ocean.

Sapo National Park — West Africa's largest remaining tropical rainforest, home to forest elephants and pygmy hippos.

Robertsport — A sleepy coastal town with some of the best surfing waves in West Africa.

Mount Nimba — A UNESCO World Heritage Site rising to 1,752m on the Guinea-Liberia-Ivory Coast border.

Local Food

Jollof Rice — The West African staple prepared Liberian-style with tomato paste, palm oil, and spices.

Palava Sauce — A rich stew made from palaver (cassava) leaves, palm oil, fish, and meat.

Fufu — Pounded cassava or plantain served as a starchy accompaniment to soups and stews.

Back to PlanTrip