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Benin

3.3
Museums Historic Sites Nature

Land of Songs

With a distinctive culture and a history of global importance, Benin offers plenty of appeal outside its renowned national parks in the north of the country. The Atlantic coast in the south boasts many of the main cultural attractions in Benin, including ruins of old kingdoms, historical sites related to the slave trade, and Voodoo markets and places of worship and ritual. The road network and burgeoning eco-tourism industry allow visitors to create Benin itineraries that include both the cultural coast and the rugged wilderness of the interior. Benin is in Africa. Plan how to spend your time in Benin and other destinations in Benin using our Benin trip planner.
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Places to visit in Benin

Ouidah BEST FOR: Historic Sites, Museums
Cotonou BEST FOR: Museums, Beaches, Outdoors
Tanguieta BEST FOR: Nature
Abomey BEST FOR: Sightseeing
Porto-Novo BEST FOR: Museums, Historic Sites, Parks
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Pendjari National Park
Tanguieta
4.2
Duration: 8​h
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Temple des Pythons
Ouidah
2.9
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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La Porte Du Non Retour
Ouidah
4.1
Duration: 30​min
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Royal Palaces of Abomey
Abomey
2.7
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Museums in Benin

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Ouidah Museum of History
Ouidah
3.9
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Artisanal Center
Cotonou
2.7
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Ethnographique Museum of Porto Novo
Porto-Novo
3.8
Duration: 1​h
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da Silva Museum
Porto-Novo
3.2
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Historic Sites in Benin

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Musee Honme (Palais Royal)
Porto-Novo
3.7
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Cathedrale Notre Dame de l'Immaculee Conception
Porto-Novo
5.0
Duration: 1​h
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Great Mosque of Porto-Novo
Porto-Novo
3.9
Duration: 1​h
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Saint Michel church
Cotonou
4.1
Duration: 30​min

Outdoors in Benin

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Bab's Dock
Cotonou
4.1
Duration: 3​h 30​min
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Chutes de Kota
Natitingou
4.6
Duration: 3​h 30​min

Nature in Benin

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Lac Nokoue
Ganvie
4.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Village Souterrain d'Agongointo
Bohicon
4.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Hidden gems in Benin

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Parakou Mosque
Parakou
Duration: 1​h
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