Places to see in Benin
OuidahVodun heritage on the coastPhoto: Francisco Anzola · CC BY 2.0
GanvieA village on stilts
AbomeyRoyal palacesPhoto: Ji-Elle · CC BY-SA 4.0
Pendjari National ParkWest African wildlifePhoto: Fawaz.tairou · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Questions & tips about Benin
What surprised you most about Benin?
Every trip to Benin brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Benin?
The best time for Benin depends on the region and what you want to do: weather, school holidays and festivals all shape crowds and conditions. Share the month you went and how it was. What would you add?
One place in Benin you’d never skip?
Every country has the one place travellers tell their friends about. Name yours in Benin – a town, a view, a market or a meal – and say why. What would you add?
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