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Benin Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Itinerary & Deals | Trip.com | February 2026

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Cotonou

Cotonou

Littoral

Littoral

Donwari

Donwari

Sakabansi

Sakabansi

Abomey Calavi

Abomey Calavi

Kassakpere

Kassakpere

Bonou

Bonou

Agoua

Agoua

Things to do in Benin

What to do

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What to eat

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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

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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

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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

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BDX. Sam 3255

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Walking the World Series: Africa Edition Benin - Ouidah

Walking the World Series: Africa Edition Benin - Ouidah

KAMRYN JENSEN

KAMRYN JENSEN

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Travel the World Series: Benin - Ganvie Water Village

Travel the World Series: Benin - Ganvie Water Village

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DecouvreurPassionne.

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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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Popular Types of Attractions in Benin

Nature and wildlife | Cultural institutions | Historical attractions

Popular Attractions in Benin

Obama beach | Lagune de Cotonou | General Mathieu Kerekou Friendship Stadium | Centre De Loisirs | Stade SAKA KINA GUEZERE | Business Promotion Center Kandi | Pendjari National Park | Rond Point Hubert C Maga | Natitingou Regional Museum | General Mathieu Kerekou Friendship Stadium | Obama beach | Ganvié | Pendjari National Park | Rond Point Hubert C Maga | Siddiqa mosque and well مسجد وبئر صديقة | Obama beach | Lagune de Cotonou | General Mathieu Kerekou Friendship Stadium | Obama beach | Lagune de Cotonou | General Mathieu Kerekou Friendship Stadium | Natitingou Regional Museum | Pendjari National Park | Stade Municipal de Natitingou | Obama beach | Lagune de Cotonou | General Mathieu Kerekou Friendship Stadium | Carrefour Y de kouloukondé | Stade Atchoukouma de djougou | Grande Mosquée de Djougou

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Popular Trip Moments

Ouidah, Benin Ancient City | Slave Trade History & Voodoo Culture | Walking the World Series: Africa Edition Benin - Ouidah | An art museum in a cultural town | Travel the World Series: Benin - Ganvie Water Village | Walk the World Series: Benin - Porto-Novo and Abomey | Travel the World Series: Africa - Benin | 🌴Palm tree-lined beach🌴 | Benin Treasure! Experience the Golden Tulip Le Diplomate Hotel | Follow this guide to experience the purest Benin style. | Start your amazing Cotonou adventure with this guide. | Cotonou, Benin - Fideiros Market, a crazy experience of the largest market in West Africa | Cotonou Baba Floating Village - African version of Venice | When you come to Cotonou, you can't miss the Cotonou Asala Hotel and experience the amazing scenery | Explore Cotonou, Benin | A hidden gem on the West African coast | Cotonou Citywalk in Benin: A Stroll Through a Coastal Metropolis, Encountering Unique Charm | Cotonou, Benin: Exploring the Fusion of History and Culture in a West African Coastal Gem | Explore Cotonou, Benin: Experience the Vibrant Charm of a West African Coastal City | I checked in Cotonou. | Cotonou: Benin's Coastal Gem, Waiting for You to Explore! | Cotonou, Benin: Listen to the Unique Heartbeat of a West African Coastal City in Slow Time | This hotel offers incredible value for money, and the stay is very comfortable. | Very cost-effective, very comfortable stay | Cotonou｜Journey to Cotonou and Unlock the Mystery and Romance of West Africa | This hotel is so comfortable, I'll definitely come back again～ | Cotonou｜Treasure Journey on the West African Coast | Benin | Floating Village - "Venice of Africa" | The Royal Palaces of Abomey: A Journey Back to an Ancient Dynasty | The Gate of No Return in Benin | Discover Benin's Ouidah Slave Route in Cotonou: A Journey Through History

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