visit the villages and meet...
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 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.

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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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