LAS - ROB Price
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$1,078 - $1,812
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ROB Temperature
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75.2 - 84.2 °F
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ROB Rainfall
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0.24 - 10.39 inches
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Few airlines fly to Liberia from the United States. The quickest two-stop flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Roberts International Airport, takes around 33h 50m, while the shortest nonstop flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Roberts International Airport in Monrovia is roughly 36h 11m. Some flights to Roberts International can have a duration as long as 48h, depending on the number of stopovers, or length of the stopover.
Direct, non-stop flights are not offered by any airlines from the United States to Liberia. KLM flights, Brussels Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Delta, and United Airlines offer flights with two or more stopovers. Flights are out of New York, Boston, and Greensboro, NC.
Bush taxis travel daily from Monrovia to many popular area destinations, including Buchanan, Gbarnga, Ganta, Sanniquellie and the Sierra Leone border. The more distant routes may be severely restricted during the rainy season. Minivans, also called buses, travel on most major routes, though they tend to be more crowded and dangerous compared to bush taxis. If you prefer to rent a car or motorcycle, it is more expensive. Car rental can be organized from better hotels starting from about $130US a day, not including the cost for fuel, for a 4WD vehicle. An alternative is to travel in Monrovia by private taxi for $5US or $7US per short stop. There are motorbike taxis known all over the streets of Monrovia and other major cities.
For lunch and early evening cocktails, visit Evelyn’s for high-end Liberian dishes and American-style favorites, as well. Hotel Ducor is a modern relic in the city. A hotel built by defunct airline, Pan Am, this hotel is a tourist attraction. If you are looking for a little adventure, check out Mt Nimba. It is Liberia’s tallest mountain, towering at 1362m above sea level. Conquer this height over the course of a few days while you camp along the way. Speaking of adventure, get up close with chimpanzees at Monkey Island. Home to chimps that were released from a hepatitis research lab, they can be viewed by canoe. Ask a local for more information. If you are looking for an authentic Liberian experience, visit Waterside Market. It offers many essential items for sale, including colorful fabrics and textiles, shoes, pottery and hand-made leather goods. Be like one of the locals and haggle hard. Don’t forget to smile, and experience Monrovia to the full.
US citizens must have a valid passport with at least six months before it expires. In addition, travelers need a yellow fever vaccination certificate. A US single-entry visa costs $131US and is good for three months.