Cote d'Ivoire or Ivory Coast is located on the west coast of Africa and is not at all what you'd expect from a sub-Saharan desert country. It is the most bio-diverse country in west-Africa and has beautiful coastlines, mountains, ruins, forests, and even a cathedral. In 60 years of independence from the French, it has suffered civil wars, military coups, and shady elections but is now enjoying a certain, if vulnerable, stability. Even so, there are some things to bear in mind before traveling. Here are 7 Things NOT To Do In Ivory Coast! 1. Money Don't forget to bring cash as well as your visa card. although in large towns and cities ATMs are available they are generally unreliable and often have very long queues. Be sure to have euros or USD on you, which you can change into West African Francs as needed. If you change money with money changers always exchange small amounts, know the exchange rate and check the notes carefully! 2. Don't go in the summer! Though it may seem like a good idea to go on holiday in the summer. Ivory coast's rainy season starts in June and runs through to October. In this season National parks tend to be closed and roads can be washed out or impassable making travel a lot more complicated. 3. Don't forget to get a visa! To be able to travel to Ivory coast, you need a visa! getting it upon arrival isn't possible so you need to make sure you get it beforehand. You can apply for it at your nearest Ivorian consulate via mail, or in person, or if you're planning on visiting neighboring countries you can apply for it in one of Ivory coast's embassies there. Bear in mind that it will take at least a few days so it could be that you're stuck in that country waiting for your visa. 4. Don't expect cheap accommodation! Don't expect hostels or Airbnb or guesthouses, the main form of accommodation in Ivory coast is small to medium-sized hotels, which you won't have to book in advance but you can expect to pay first-world prices for third world service. 5. Don't forget to learn un peu de Francais! There isn't a traveler's scene in Ivory coast, aside from french package tour visitors, the majority of tourism is local and therefore not many people speak English. French is the native tongue so be sure to learn some basics that could get you out of a "situation difficile!" 6. Don't forget your Passport! Always carry your passport or at least a copy of the visa page and the photo page. There are a lot of checkpoints on the road and you'll be expected to show your passport and sometimes asked to exit your vehicle and talk to the police. be polite and compliant to avoid any hassle. 7. Don't expect it to be easy! If you're traveling to Ivory coast independently, don't expect it to be easy. West Africa isn't like South Africa, it's less ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_O6Kxp9LGY

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