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About Monrovia
Located on the Atlantic coast of Liberia, Monrovia is the capital and the biggest city of the country with its population of 1.5 million people. It is famous for accepting the first free societies from America in the 1800s. The city is named after American President James Monroe. Due to the civil war in the country between 1990 and 2003, many buildings in the city have been destroyed, and after 2005, they are in the process of renovation. For this reason, tourism has not made much progress. Although there are few things to see in the city, outdoor activities are quite common in and around Monrovia. Ellen Beach, Kendeja Beach, Marshall Beach and Thinker Village are ideal for activities such as snorkeling and harpooning fishing.
You can also take a boat trip on Paul River and fish. In fact, as these are the most touristic activities of the country, the city's hotels are built around these beaches. Monrovia Zoo is also a place where you can see many creatures that can be found in tropical rainforests. Sapo National Park is one of the protected green areas in the city. Many museums in the city were ruined during the war. Visitors of the city can visit the African Museum and the museum at University of Liberia. The city has a hot climax. The average annual temperature is 27 degrees Celsius. Liberia's masks are famous. You can buy these handmade masks from the hotels. You can also visit Monrovia's chaotic Waterside Market for souvenirs. Roberts International Airport is the largest and most advanced airport of the country and is located 65 kilometers from Monrovia city center. It hosts cafes, restaurants, duty-free shops and a bank. The city center can be reached by taxi or rental car. Some of the hotels in the city provide airport transfers. The other airport of Monrovia is only 5 kilometers away from the city center, but it is a very small airport with a limited number of flights operated.