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Fondest memory: Boulevard Steinmetz is one of the most famous streets in Cotonou. The large 4 lanes street goes all the way from the Vossa area at Lake Nokoue, crossing Avenida van Vollenhoven and down to the Cathedral Librairie Notre-Dame.
Updated Nov 7, 2010
Fondest memory: The Beach road, Boulevard de la Marina, goes all the way from the airport on the western side of Cotonou to the Plakodji area on the eastern side of the city. The western part of the road is nice with official buildings, hotels, private residences and gardens. The eastern side and the harbour area is more poor and look like other African streets in the harbour areas.
Written Nov 6, 2010
Fondest memory: Ave van Vollenhoven is one of the main streets in the centre of Cotonou. The street cut through the city from Jonquet on the western side of centre to Grand Marche (Dantokpa Market) and the the bridge over Lagune de Cotonou on the eastern side of the city. It is easy to orientate when you are in this street. Look after the concrete water tower called "Chateau d'eau Maro Militaire", and you know you are in the middle of the street.
Written Nov 6, 2010
Fondest memory: A lizard takes a sunbath close to Obama beach in Cotonou. The lizards here can change their color of skin according to the environment.
Written Nov 6, 2010
Fondest memory: The streets in Cotonou are wide and crowded. A lot of Zemijan motorcycle taxis are cruising around in the streets with their yellow waistcoat.
Written Nov 6, 2010
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Written Mar 16, 2003
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1 Review and 23 Opinions This lovely hotel sits on the edge of the Lagoon and my room overlooked it quite literally – the...
1 Review and 26 Opinions Hotel Ibis Cotonou in Boulevard de la Marina is the cheaper alternative if you can not afford to...
Reviews and photos of Cotonou attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Cotonou sightseeing.
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Q: Will be one day in Cotonou May 2010, can anybody recommend tour guides? Thank you
A: Hi Our VT member janiebaxter has travelled extensivly in Africa, including Benin , and has made a page about Cotonou. Regarding the guide, maybe you could email Janie...
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Cotonou sits on the Atlantic’s Bight of Benin where the sea runs inland to form a large lagoon, and is next to Lake Nakoue. It is one of the most surrounded-by-water main cities I have ever visited......
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I lived in Cotonou for 2 years and enjoyed it very much. Great beaches (if you like strong waves), a very interesting country and very friendly people! Although there are no so called "top sights"...
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Go for the Benin Marina Hotel. It's big, it's safe, it's clean and you will have a great time there. Only 2 minutes from the airport, hotel provides shuttle. It is an oasis away from the hectic hassle...
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Cotonou is the largest city in Benin with 1.2 million inhabitants. It is also the economic capital of Benin. The city is very spread out and more westernized than other West-African cities. The...
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The pace is relaxed at home, but in the street in town it can be HECTIC. The main market seems to spread out everywhere and everyone is selling something. Enjoy bargaining. Most places we eat are......
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