Adzope City Guide
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Ivory Coast

Adzope City Guide

Lagunes District

Adzopé is a town in southern Ivory Coast, known for cocoa and coffee farming. It sits by the Nzi River and is surrounded by rainforest. The town has cultural sites and nearby nature for outdoor activities. It's about 79 km from Abidjan and less touristy than bigger cities.

Lifestyle🍽️

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Food Scene
Limited
5

Food focuses on local dishes like Atieke, Aloco, and Bangui drink. Information about international food and late-night options is limited. Vegetarian and vegan options are unknown.

Local Dishes:
Atieke, Aloco, Bangui
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Nightlife
Poor
3

Information on nightlife in Adzopé is limited.

Coffee Culture
Poor
3

Coffee farming is important, but information on coffee shops or culture is limited.

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Tipping
Not Required

Tipping is polite but not required. 10-15% in restaurants appreciated; small tips for hotel staff. Taxi drivers usually not tipped but rounding up is common.

Top Attractions
Palace of Assemien Koutouan
Culture
Museum showcasing history and culture of the Agni people.
Adzopé Forest
Nature
Natural forest with diverse plants and red colobus monkeys.
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Architecture
Catholic church with notable architecture.
Adzopé Cultural Centre
Culture
Local culture and history exhibits.
Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Park
Nature
UNESCO site nearby, home to elephants and lions.
SIM Cards

SIM cards (MTN, Orange, Moov Africa) are sold at Abidjan airport and city stores. Registration requires ID and may include fingerprints. eSIMs are also available in stores and online.

Available at:
MTN retail store
Orange official store
Moov Africa outlet
Recommended Apps
Google Maps(Navigation)
Maps.me(Navigation)
Google Translate(Communication)
Reverso Context(Communication)
Airbnb(Accommodation)
Booking.com(Accommodation)
BlaBlaCar(Transport)
Orange Money(Finance)
Yango(Transport)
Heetch(Transport)
Uber(Transport)
Wave Money(Finance)
XE Currency Converter(Finance)
WhatsApp(Communication)
iOverlander(Travel)
Polarsteps(Travel)
DISCOVERY CÔTE D'IVOIRE(Local Info)
AppsIn CI(Local Info)

Services & Infrastructure

Street Cleanliness
Poor
3

Cleanliness data specific to Adzopé is unknown.

24/7 Services
Poor
2

Limited 24/7 services; expect restricted business hours.

Groceries
No large supermarket data specific to Adzopé

Local markets are common, and bargaining is expected. Shops usually open weekdays 8 am to 6 pm.

Cashless Payments
Widely accepted

Credit cards like Visa and MasterCard work in larger shops and hotels, but cash is needed for small vendors and rural areas.

ATMs

ATMs are common in big cities but scarce in rural zones. Limits are around 200 USD per transaction. Withdrawals often have fees and card fraud can happen.

Schools
Local only

International schools are mainly around Abidjan. No specific info on schools in Adzopé.

Work & Digital💻

Coworking Spaces
Not Available
Work-Friendly Cafés
Poor
Digital Nomad Community
Poor
1

No known digital nomad community or coworking spaces in Adzopé.

Nature & Activities🌿

Green Spaces
Good
6

Surrounded by rainforest and forest reserves offering outdoor green spaces.

Running
Poor
3

Forest trails near town can be used for running and hiking; safety and air quality unknown.

Gyms
Not Available

No specific data on gyms or fitness centers.

Tennis
Poor
1

No data on tennis facilities.

Padel
Poor
1

No data on padel courts.

Yoga
Poor
1

Yoga facilities information is not available.

Martial Arts
Poor
1

No available info on martial arts.

Skiing
Poor
1

No skiing available in the region.

Water Sports
Poor
3

Tanoe Lake near Adzopé is good for fishing. Other water sports are not common.

Surfing
Poor
1

No surfing near Adzopé, as it is inland.

Diving
Poor
1

No diving opportunities near Adzopé.

Health & Safety🏥

Healthcare
Limited
5

Local healthcare details are limited. Emergency number is 185. English-speaking staff presence unknown.

Hospitals:
Local clinics and health centers
Pharmacies:
Local pharmacies
Tap Water Safety
Not recommended

Tap water is not safe to drink. Use bottled water instead.

Common Scams
Picture Scam, Friendly ATM Helper, Friendly Bar Friends, Romance Scams, Inheritance Scams

Community & Family

Family Friendly
Limited
4

Family facilities info is limited, but natural areas nearby offer outdoor activities.

LGBTQ+ Friendly
Poor
1

No data on LGBTQ+ acceptance or safety.

Pet Friendly
Poor
1

No specific info on pet-friendliness.

Communities
Local Facebook groups (Social)
TikTok local content (Social)

Quick Facts

Population
156,488
Power Reliability
Limited
5/10

Power reliability data for Adzopé is not clear. Prepare for occasional outages.

Mountains
Available

Nearby mountain range offers hiking and scenic views.

Languages
French(90%)
Dioula(20%)
Other native dialects(50%)
Emergency
170
Police
110
Police
111
Police
185
Medical Assistance
180
Firefighters
112
General Emergency
1010
Traffic Police
179
Electricity (CIE)
175
Water (SODECI)

⚠️Natural Disasters Risk

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Tsunami
Very Low Risk
1
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Earthquake
Very Low Risk
1

🌦️Seasonal Issues

Rainy Season
June, July, August, September, October
Heavy rains can occur from June to October, affecting travel.

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