Benin Tourist Attractions Best Places To Visit In Benin Republic
Benin Tourist Attractions Best Places To Visit In Benin Republic
Benin played a key role in the development of the African slave trade and was also the birthplace of the voodoo arts. These two ingredients are just a small part of the recipe that makes the complex and rich history of the African nation.
The nation is relatively small and has only a few large cities but Benin begs to be explores and rewards travellers with museums, wonderful architecture and markets that are truly memorable.
The national beauty of Benin also has a lot to tempt tourists. From the paradise Atlantic beaches fringed with palm trees to the national parks teeming with exotic beasts such as lions, cheetahs and elephants as well as rare bird species.
1 Cotonou
It may not be the true capital city of Benin but Cotonou sure does feel like it. The city is an intense blast of urban energy combined with African charm. If it is your first time in Africa, the city can be a little bit daunting and full on but for those willing to risk the adventure, Cotonou has plenty of rewards These rewards include a number of stunning paradise beaches with golden sand and palm trees.The Pendjari National Park is also a must see in Cotonou and is seen as one of the leading animal reserves in Africa.
2 Ouidah Museum of History
Ouidah is a city that has a mix of influence from the French and the Portuguese due to various events in history. The city is located about 40km away from Cotonou and in contrast is more relaxed. If you are interested in African history (and you should be) then this city should be top of your itinerary. It has fantastic museums exploring slavery and voodoo. If all the history gets too much for you, there are more stunning beaches to laze on in Ouidah too.
3 Abomey
Abomey was the capital of Ancient Dahomey for around 300 years starting in the 17th Century. The main attraction and reason for visiting the city is the Unesco World Heritage Site of the Abomey Royal Palaces. Although the palaces have largely been destroyed and are in a ruinous state, the site still has enormous historical value and the tales of kings that once resided here are fascinating.
4 Porto Novo
Porto Novo is the capital city of Benin and former French capital of Dahomey. If you have visited Cotonou first, you will probably struggle to understand why Porto Novo is the official capital city, the population is only around 250,000 and the pace is much more leisurely than Cotono. The influence of the Portugeuse in this area are still clear to see in the present day. Sights in the city include the Royal Palace and gardens as well as the museum of Porto Novo kings.
5 Grand-Popo
The town of Grand-Popo has an intriguing history mainly due to the important role it played in the slave trade. The town oozes with African charm and the people are friendly. The town is about an hours drive from Cotonou and offers a perfect change of pace from the busy city. There are many backside hotels and resorts in the town and the beaches are a great place to relax and swim. The nearby Mono River is a great place to walk and offers a chance to see mangroves and exotic bird life.
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Royal Palaces of Abomey, Pendjari National Park, Musée Honmé porto novo, W National Park, Ancien Pont, Stade de l'Amitié, Cotonou Central Mosque, Cotonou Cathedral, Basilique de l'Immaculée Conception
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This time around, I traveled through the West of Africa, backpacking through Benin Republic and recorded this in a town called Abomey.
Abomey really has a lot going for it from a historical stand point and is also home to a massive vodoun festival every year, but I was not there for that; I just wanted a spot to chill before heading further north of Benin Republic. The kids that I got to play with and little bits I experienced made the town an unexpected pleasure.
It also did not hurt that I spent less than 10k for a dinner and breakfast lodge. Cheers to seeing more of Africa, and in this case West Africa
Also note that the Royal palace is a UNESCO site, so another plus for UNESCO site hunters.
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Benin Travel Video - If youre heading to West Africa to unearth lost treasure, look no further than Benin. This club-shaped country, on the western edge of Nigeria, was once one of the most powerful empires in Africa -- the Dahomey kingdom. The ruins of the Dahomeyans palaces and temples can be seen in Abomey, while Ouidah is a poignant reminder of where their riches came from: the slave trade. The Route dEsclaves in Ouidah was the last walk on African soil for slaves bound for Brazil and the Caribbean. Museums here and in Porto Novo, Benins lagoon-side capital, examine the resultant Afro-Brazilian society and culture. Cotonou, on the other hand, is urban Africa at its most frazzling and polluted - but is not without its own charms, a lively nightlife and good shopping being a couple of them.
Regardless of the ill-gotten Dahomeyan gains glittering in the Musée Historique dAbomey, there are plenty of treasures on Benins dusty streets and palm-fringed beaches. This is the birthplace of voodoo, the countrys national religion, exported by the slaves and distorted by Hollywood. Voodoo is an important part of everyday life and most towns bear signs of it, such as the fetish markets stocked with the heads and skins of every animal imaginable.
Elephants, lions and crocodiles can be seen in more animated form in the northern wildlife parks, notably Pendjari, one of the best in West Africa. Then there are the stilt villages, home to thousands in the southern lagoons, and the northern tata somba (fortlike mud huts) built by the insular Somba people. Not only is Benin a richly historical and cultural country, this politically stable nation is one of the easiest parts of West Africa to travel in.
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Top 5 Best Hotels in Cotonou, Benin - sorted by Rating Guests
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1. Golden Tulip Le Diplomate Cotonou, Cotonou
2. New Rivoli Hotel Benin, Cotonou
3. Ilewa Hotel, Cotonou
4. Benin Royal Hotel, Cotonou
5. Hotel Villa Les Orchidees, Cotonou
Golden Tulip Le Diplomate Cotonou
N 90 Rue 12.017, Boulevard de la Marina 01, Cotonou, 8379, Benin
3.5-star hotel in Cotonou
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New Rivoli Hotel Benin
Square 54, Steinmetz Avenue, Cotonou, Benin
3.5-star hotel in Cotonou with restaurant and bar/lounge
Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi and free parking
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Ilewa Hotel
Rue 110, Boulevard Steinmetz, Pharmacie Atinkanmey, Cotonou, 00229, Benin
3.5-star hotel with restaurant, near Cotonou Cathedral
Free continental breakfast, free WiFi and free parking
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Benin Royal Hotel
Lot 398 Maro-Military Compound, Vons face borne lab, Cotonou, 640, Benin
4-star hotel in Cotonou with indoor pool and pool bar
Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi and free parking
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Hotel Villa Les Orchidees
Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou, 02BP1140, Benin
3.5-star hotel in Cotonou with restaurant and bar/lounge
Free WiFi and free parking
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