Man 3-Day Itinerary

A covered market where local Dan and Yacouba artisans sell carved masks, woven baskets, pottery and textiles. You can watch woodcarvers at work.

🕐 Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 9am–noon

💡 Haggling is expected, but keep it friendly — offering half the initial price is standard. Visit on a Saturday morning when more craftsmen are present.

A sharp rock outcrop on the edge of town that resembles a molar tooth. A ten-minute scramble up a dusty path leads to a bench with views over the red-roofed town and surrounding ridges.

🕐 Accessible at all times

💡 Best at sunset for the golden light. Bring mosquito repellent; the benches face the breeze but the bushes harbour insects.

Maquis central · ££

Maquis la Fleur · ££

A broad, slow bend in the Sassandra River with a sandy bank used by locals for washing and relaxing. Calm, warm water safe for splashing.

🕐 Dawn to dusk

💡 Ask at your hotel about current conditions — the river can rise after heavy rain. No facilities, so bring your own towel and drinking water.

A series of waterfalls in the hills just outside Man, where you can swim in cool natural pools. The short hike to the falls passes coffee and cocoa plots.

🕐 Dawn to dusk, daily

💡 Go early — before 9am — to have the pools to yourself. Take sturdy sandals for the slippery rocks and a 500 CFA coin for the local guardian.

Chez Paye

Palm Beach

The highest point in Ivory Coast's western highlands, offering panoramic views of the surrounding forest and the distant Guinea savanna. A steep but rewarding c

💡 Hire a guide at the trailhead for about 3000 CFA. The ascent takes 2–3 hours; bring plenty of water and a light jacket as it gets windy at the top.

Maquis Pacifique

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