Benin Things to Do

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Ganvie is the famous city on...

by FrodeK

Ganvie is the famous city on poles in the water. I've been there as a kid, but I can't find pictures from there. It is a must see place if you're in Benin!

visit the villages and meet...

by nygaston

visit the villages and meet the people in the countrythey are niceit is not the case in the big towns, where people see you like a walking bank...

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Visit Porto Novo

by jubbleguff

Officially the capital, the government long ago moved itself and most of its business 32km west to Cotonou. Nevertheless, this town of some 180,000 people remains a beautiful and historical place.

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Visit Ouidah

by jubbleguff

Ouidah is located 40km from Cotonou and is a very popular tourist destination in Benin. It is famous for its major cultural and historical areas, especially voodoo items.

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The lake village is a good...

by philbrown

The lake village is a good trip.

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Top 3 Hotels in Benin

Ibis Cotonou  Cotonou

 1 Review and 13 Opinions  Hotel Ibis Cotonou in Boulevard de la Marina is the cheaper alternative if you can not afford to... 

 Hotels in Cotonou

Hotel du Lac  Cotonou

 1 Review and 14 Opinions  This lovely hotel sits on the edge of the Lagoon and my room overlooked it quite literally – the... 

 Hotels in Cotonou

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