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  The historical city of Ouidah
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  • The historical city of Ouidah
      The historical city of Ouidah
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  • In the streets of Cotonou
      In the streets of Cotonou
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  • Crossing the Togo-Benin border
      Crossing the Togo-Benin border
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  • Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou, Benin
      Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou, Benin
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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

It is amazing to see how these...

by byron3062

It is amazing to see how these people built there homes out in the middle of the lake, several miles from shore so that they would not be found.

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Guardian624's General Tip

by Guardian624

Benin is a very nice country in comparision to other Coastal countries in West Africa. Friendly people, clean cities/towns, and easy to get around. Go with someone who speaks French if you don't.

nygaston's General Tip

by nygaston

The sun is sooooooo beautiful in Africa and so powerful that the earth sometimes takes the color from the sun and becomes red...

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Narviking's General Tip

by Narviking

Fondest memory from Benin is Luc Ebah and his nice family which made my stay in Benin so wonderful.PHOTO: LUC (right) AND SOME OF HIS FAMILYMEMBERS.

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I miss the people very much. ...

by Beninman

I miss the people very much. They are very friendly.

Just got back on Jan 23.2001,...

by rgfloor

Just got back on Jan 23.2001, will be adding pics and commentary. The people are so kind

Top 3 Hotels in Benin

Hotel du Lac  Cotonou

 1 Review and 23 Opinions  This lovely hotel sits on the edge of the Lagoon and my room overlooked it quite literally – the... 

 Hotels in Cotonou

Ibis Cotonou  Cotonou

 1 Review and 26 Opinions  Hotel Ibis Cotonou in Boulevard de la Marina is the cheaper alternative if you can not afford to... 

 Hotels in Cotonou

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Reviews and photos of Benin attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Benin sightseeing.

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  I shall be travelling through Ghana, Togo, Benin and Burkina Faso very soon. Any advice on what I should or should not wear... 

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A: Hi I am assuming from your VT name that you don't usually favour skimpy clothing? Well, just in case I am mistaken, this is not the part of the world to venture out in... 

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