Benin Top Tourist Attractions

Where is The Republic of Benin?

Benin, a French-speaking West African nation, is a birthplace of the vodun (or “voodoo”) religion and home to the former Dahomey Kingdom from circa 1600–1900. In Abomey, Dahomey's former capital, the Historical Museum occupies two royal palaces with bas-reliefs recounting the kingdom’s past and a throne mounted on human skulls. To the north, Pendjari National Park offers safaris with elephants, hippos and lions.

Capital: Porto-Novo
Dialing code: +229
President: Patrice Talon
Population: 11.8 million (2019) World Bank
Currency: West African CFA franc
Official language: French

Dantokpa Market

Quite a rich market.

The Dantokpa Market covering over 20 hectares, and carefully situated along the lagoon to allow the local communities around the country to bring in their goods. It's a general market where you can find things from foodstuff to clothes, wares and gadgets. The biggest market in Cotonou Benin Republic, with arrangement of stocks. You can fine everything - from Food to clothing to Jewelries to spare parts ( Car and Okada) to natural thing both local and international. Very big retailer market in cotonou of about 3500 retailers selling vegetables, meat, fish, spices, electronics, accessories, etc. Benin visa

Saint Michel Church

Saint Michel Cotonou, Benin

Saint Michael Catholic church which is located in Cotonou is one of the biggest church in Benin Republic, it has numerous massive buildings, with sports centre to improve the health of the old ones. And very accommodating church, celebrates both English and French mass. It has a large hall (for francophones and anglophones at various hours) where the Sunday service is conducted then a whole lot of other sectors for prayers, priests and even Sunday school. An iconic landmark for Cotonou. It is in the heart of the city and is in a very busy commercial area with a lots of institutions. benin visa

Door of No Return, Ouidah

Ouidah Benin

Ouidah is one of the many slave ports scattered along the West African Coast located in Republic of Benin. It marks the point where slaves were taken off the shores of Africa. No need to fear slave trade has been abolished decades ago. The place is a historic sight to remind you of the tremendous agony and pain slaves went through during the slavery era, there are several monuments scattered around to take you back down memory lane. Calm environment with a great seafront view. The beach and waves help provide an unnatural calm while you contemplate the weight of this landmark. Benin visa

Pythons Temple

The Pythons Temple in Ouidah, Benin

The Pythons Temple is one of the main tourist attraction in this small town. For about a Dollar, visitors can hold and have the Python placed round their necks for pictures. Inside the abode of the serpents is chilling and several of them is seen either huddled together at a corner or slithering around. At the exit of the temple are crafts shops where one can buy anything from bangles, headrest to replicas of classical voodoo effigies. Pretty cool! Guide was careful to explain the role of the snakes in his religion. No problem getting plenty of good pictures. Benin visa to visit.

Les Merveilles d'Afrique Mode

Fidjrosse, Cotonou, Benin

A large beach, with a lot of Palm trees. In the surrounding area there are many bars and restaurants. There is even a party hall. The weekends are very lively. During the holidays and school holidays Show promoters often organize concerts with international artists. It is a great place to relax and have a good time. Seaside area in full development to be more pleasant for users. Good for weekend relaxation or morning or evening sport. Espace balnéaire en plein aménagement afin d'être plus agréable pour les usagers. Bon pour les détentes du weekend. visit

Ouidah Museum of History

Ouidah, Benin

Ouidah museum is actually the last standing edifice that represents the story of the slave trade amongst the major participants in the transatlantic slave transactions. It also gives you insight on the history of the ouidah people. One remarkable thing that caught my attention is the manner in which the king of Dahomey treated their subjects before the advent of the slave merchants. I heard the African story in Ouidah and saw statutes and images to recreate this story. It was an amazing experience. Very inspirational, reminding us of the past for a brighter future. Benin visa

Benin Musée Honmè

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Honmè Museum of Porto Novo: located in full porto_novo in benin more precisely in the district of avassa, the honmè museum is the very first museum of the city of porte. située en pleine de porto_novo au bénin plus précisement dans le quartier de avassa, le musée honmè est le tout premier musée de la ville de porte. Knowing the history, the culture ... of his country is fantastic, but to discover it to other horizons is even better. Connaître l'histoire, la culture... de son pays c'est fantastique, mais la faire découvrir à d'autres horizons c'est encore meilleur. Great experience and the guides are very warm. Super expérience et les guides sont très chaleureux. Apply for visa to visit.

ECOBENIN

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NGO active in the Ecotourism sector. They organize many tours in Benin. I have not yet had the opportunity to do one of their tours but at the head office, 5 minutes from Calavi you will find a good restaurant (Bouche du Roy) with a magnificent view. And suddenly, with a beautiful and pleasant breeze. Starter main course dessert menu in the 5000 CFA. ONG active dans le secteur de l'Ecotourisme. Ils organisent de nombreux tours sur le Bénin. Je n'ai pas encore eu l'occasion de faire un de leurs circuits mais au siège, à 5 min de Calavi vous trouverez un bon restaurant (Bouche du Roy) avec une vue magnifique. Et du coup, avec une belle et agréable brise. Benin visa .

Lake Aheme locate South Benin

Lake Aheme province

The lake is a very good place for tourism. This lake runs through many villages. Which is why he is without limit. Of an acceptable depth, this lake is dangerous because it is very rare that drowning is recorded. Everyone can wash in. This lake does not have totemic. Le lac ahémé est un très bon endroit pour le tourisme. Ce lac traverse beaucoup de village. Ce qui fait qu'il est sans limite. D'une profondeur acceptable, ce lac n'est dangereux car il est très rare qu'on n'enregistre des cas de noyade. Tous le monde peut se laver dedans. ce lac n'a pas totémique. Tourist attraction of a region of southern Benin. Benin visa. Travel to Benin Lake Aheme Online