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Benin
Benin

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Cotonou

Cotonou

Littoral

Littoral

Papane

Papane

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Donwari

Donwari

Tungan Noma

Tungan Noma

Ketou

Ketou

Deve

Deve

Things to do in Benin

What to do

Looking for things to do in Benin? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Obama beach

Obama beach

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Beaches and shores
Lagune de Cotonou

Lagune de Cotonou

3.9
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Natural scenery
Boat tour
General Mathieu Kerekou Friendship Stadium

General Mathieu Kerekou Friendship Stadium

3.5
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Dantokpa Market

Dantokpa Market

3.4
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Red Star Square

Red Star Square

3.3
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Église Catholique Saint Michel

Église Catholique Saint Michel

3.1
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Monument Amazone

Monument Amazone

3.0
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Cotonou Cathedral

Cotonou Cathedral

3.0
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Congress Palace

Congress Palace

3.0
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Pendjari National Park

Pendjari National Park

3.0
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Benin dishes and foodie spots.
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L'Imprévu

L'Imprévu

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Western-style
Avg. CAD54/person
Lyz' Créole

Lyz' Créole

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Latin American
Avg. CAD18/person
Le Prive

Le Prive

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Western-style
Rasta Cafe

Rasta Cafe

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Latin American
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Tandoori Nights

Tandoori Nights

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Southeast Asian
Maquis du Port

Maquis du Port

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African Cuisine
Avg. CAD11/person
Dream Beach

Dream Beach

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Western-style
Avg. CAD30/person
Behanzin

Behanzin

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Western-style
Avg. CAD51/person
Chez Maman Benin

Chez Maman Benin

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African Cuisine
Open Late
Le Restaurant Bar du Musee du Soleil

Le Restaurant Bar du Musee du Soleil

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African Cuisine
Restaurant yASIN

Restaurant yASIN

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Seafood
La Manne

La Manne

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African Cuisine

Benin Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Explore Cotonou, Benin: Experience the Vibrant Charm of a West African Coastal City

Explore Cotonou, Benin: Experience the Vibrant Charm of a West African Coastal City

ALICIA DELGADO
ALICIA DELGADO
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Explore Ganvie, the "Venice of Africa," in Benin.

Explore Ganvie, the "Venice of Africa," in Benin.

The Culinary Cruise
The Culinary Cruise
Once you cross this door, there is no way back to your homeland. The Door of No Return.

Once you cross this door, there is no way back to your homeland. The Door of No Return.

The Culinary Cruise
The Culinary Cruise
Benin's abandoned world cultural heritage - Abome Palace.

Benin's abandoned world cultural heritage - Abome Palace.

The Culinary Cruise
The Culinary Cruise
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Ouidah, Benin Ancient City | Slave Trade History & Voodoo Culture

Ouidah, Benin Ancient City | Slave Trade History & Voodoo Culture

BDX. Sam 3255
BDX. Sam 3255
Walking the World Series: Africa Edition Benin - Ouidah

Walking the World Series: Africa Edition Benin - Ouidah

KAMRYN JENSEN
KAMRYN JENSEN
Travel the World Series: Benin - Ganvie Water Village

Travel the World Series: Benin - Ganvie Water Village

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DecouvreurPassionne.
Walk the World Series: Benin - Porto-Novo and Abomey

Walk the World Series: Benin - Porto-Novo and Abomey

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LunaWanderer42
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