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Two nights on the lagoon spit: beach resorts and canoe trips in Îles Ehotilé National Park. A day trip from Abidjan is possible but rushed — stay overnight.
Assinie is a resort town on the mouth of the Aby Lagoon, 90 km east of Abidjan. The narrow peninsula La Passe is lined with luxury villas and high-rise resorts; the lagoon side has fishermen's houses on stilts and access to Îles Ehotilé National Park. Most visitors come for the beaches and the park, and two nights let you do both without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XOF
- Best months
- Dec–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (rainy), Jul–Aug (heavy rain, some resorts close)
- Airport
- ABJ
- Nights
- 2
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Assinie110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Assinie, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF), shared with other West African states and pegged to the euro (655.957 per euro).Côte d'Ivoire-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, MTN and Moov sell SIMs with passport registration at shops and the airport.Côte d'Ivoire-wide
- Tap waterNot recommended from the tap.Côte d'Ivoire-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Côte d'Ivoire-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Côte d'Ivoire-wide
- SafetyAssinie is safe for tourists; petty theft is rare but keep valuables in your room.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue.Côte d'Ivoire-wide
- Emergency numbers110 / 111 / 170 police · 180 fire · 185 SAMU (ambulance) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday is quiet; offices close on public holidays, which are numerous.Côte d'Ivoire-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportABJ Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (Abidjan) (About 1.5 h by road to Assinie).
- Getting aroundBoat from Assinie town to La Passe (5 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food (grilled fish, alloco)XOF 1,500–3,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (lagoon side), a night, per roomXOF 10,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (lagoon side), a night, per roomXOF 20,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (lagoon side), a night, per roomXOF 35,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XOF 15,000 · Mid XOF 40,000 · High XOF 100,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ABJ Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (Abidjan) (About 1.5 h by road to Assinie)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (18 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Assinie: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Boat from Assinie town to La Passe (5 min). On the peninsula, walking or resort shuttles. To reach the park, arrange a canoe tour from the lagoon side.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Taxi or bush taxi from Assinie, about 30 min
UNESCO colonial town and beach; combine with Assinie for a 2–3 day coast trip.
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h
Taxi or bush taxi, about 1.5 h
The lagoon city for flights, shopping and nightlife.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
La Passe peninsula
Beachfront resorts and villas; most visitors stay here. Boat from Assinie town.
Assinie town (lagoon side)
Budget guesthouses and fishermen's huts; closer to the national park access.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- XOF 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- XOF 30,000–60,000 excl. bed
- High
- XOF 80,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Resort room (La Passe)1 × 2 nights × XOF 80,000 | XOF 160,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × XOF 40,000 | XOF 160,000 |
| Boat from Assinie to La Passe (one way)2 × XOF 500 · check | XOF 1,000 |
| Canoe tour Îles Ehotilé National Park (half day)2 × XOF 15,000 · check | XOF 30,000 |
| Taxi from Abidjan airport to Assinie1 × XOF 30,000 · check | XOF 30,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XOF 38,100 |
| Trip total≈ XOF 104,800 per person per day, bed included | XOF 419,100 |
2026 estimate in CFA francs; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Boat Assinie ↔ La Passecheck | XOF 500–1,000 |
| Canoe tour (half day, park)check | XOF 10,000–20,000 |
| Meal at a resort restaurant | XOF 8,000–15,000 |
| Street food (grilled fish, alloco) | XOF 1,500–3,000 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | XOF 500–1,000 |
| Taxi Assinie → Grand-Bassamcheck | XOF 5,000–10,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rainy season (Apr–Jun, Jul–Aug) can close some resorts and make roads muddy.
- La Passe is touristy and expensive; book accommodation ahead in high season (Dec–Mar).
- No ATM in Assinie; bring enough CFA from Abidjan.
- Mosquitoes are present year-round; bring repellent and sleep under a net.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110 / 111 / 170
- Fire
- 180
- SAMU (ambulance)
- 185
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110 / 111 / 170
- Fire180
- SAMU (ambulance)185
Embassy
Most embassies are in Abidjan; the US Embassy is in Cocody. For consular help, contact your embassy in Abidjan.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Abidjan airport → Assinie (taxi): about XOF 25,000–35,000, about 1.5 h (check)
- Boat Assinie → La Passe: XOF 500–1,000, about 5 min (check)
- Canoe tour (half day): XOF 10,000–20,000 (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ? — How much? (kohm-byen)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-syon, seel voo pleh)
- Où est la pirogue ? — Where is the boat? (oo eh la pee-rog)
No ATM in Assinie; bring CFA from Abidjan.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Assinie. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (rainy), Jul–Aug (heavy rain, some resorts close) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Boat schedule from Assinie to La Passe verified with local operators.
- Canoe tour prices and availability for Îles Ehotilé National Park.
- Resort closure dates during rainy season.
Sources
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