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This place is called a must see in so many guidebooks. The locals feel the same way. To get there you go to a little port where 'boat captains' vie to ferry you out. You cross a stinking oily shallow lake and arrive in a village built on stilts. It has a motel with a restaurant and gift shop. Didn't buy anything because it was all cheesy. Had a beer and went back--and on the ride back the outboard motor almost fell into the lake! And the people in the village hate to have their photos taken.
Unique Suggestions: Enjoy the fishing boats with brightly painted hulls and colorful sails.
Written Feb 27, 2004
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This place is called a must see in so many guidebooks. The locals feel the same way. To get there you go to a little port where 'boat captains' vie to ferry you...
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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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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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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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