Firestone Plantation
Firestone Natural Rubber Plantation
One of the world's largest single rubber plantations, in Harbel, with rows of rubber trees and a century of industrial history.
Firestone Natural Rubber Plantation is located in Harbel, Margibi County, about 50 km from Monrovia and close to Roberts International Airport. The American Firestone company leased large tracts of land in 1926 to grow rubber, a move that profoundly shaped Liberia's economy and politics. Driving through the orderly rows of rubber trees, you can see tappers at work and the latex collection points. Tours of the company's internal facilities must be arranged in advance. The forest scenery makes a pleasant detour on the way to the airport.
Opening hours
Can drive past outside; interior visits by reservation
Nearby sights
- Monkey Island
- Silver Beach
- Capitol Building
- Providence Island
- Broad Street
- National Museum of Liberia
- Providence Baptist Church
- Waterside Market