Ganvie is the famous city on...
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!
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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 the people in the countrythey are niceit is not the case in the big towns, where people see you like a walking bank...

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.

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.

The lake village is a good trip.

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

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

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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