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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: It's sandy everywhere and most of the women/girls I saw wore flip flops. I like sandals with a bit of height since the sand can be a couple inches deep.
I'd recommend a light overshirt for sun protection if you're fair skinned.
If you'd like an outfit in the local style have it made in Cotonou. The cost is much better than what you would pay in Italy or the U.S.--where I have inquired. There are many stalls with fabric in the main market. There's a pricier specialty store near the shop where a huge line forms to buy bread. Have to find out what the address is. Word is cotton fabric from England is better than that from the U.S. I think you have to see and feel for yourself.
Updated Aug 17, 2004
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: I would recommend using suntan lotion if you're fair skinned.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: I used Autan bug spray on myself in the evening and didn't have any problems.
I note that even with a nightly spraying (provided by hotel) in our room and closed windows the little devils would get in.
I took malaria pills (Larium) once a week on the first trip (2 weeks) and didn't have any problems. Didn't take anything on the second week long trip and was OK. However, my brother has informed me that malaria is like herpes, only between you and the mosquito. It never really goes away.
Updated Oct 24, 2003
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Thin trousers and a shirt blouse in the daytime is recommended. The shoes should not be too warm and easy to take on/off, like a sandal.
Written Feb 6, 2011
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Thin trousers and a shirt blouse in the daytime is recommended. The shoes should not be too warm and easy to take on/off, like a sandal.
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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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