Porto-Novo is the official capital of Benin Republic. The Beninese city serves as the political and administrative capital of the country. Porto-Novo is located in the south of Benin, 13 km from the Atlantic Ocean. Once called the Kingdom of Hogbonu, Porto-Novo has preserved its traces of the past, not only in the architectural and…

• Take a walk at the Palais des congrès • Discover the International Conference Centre (ICC) • Visit the Church of Our Lady of Mercy: the city’s main Catholic shrine • Spend a full day at the Zinsou Foundation Museum • Explore Dantokpa International Market: West Africa’s largest open-air market • Relax at Fidjrosse Beach More on…

Cotonou was formerly a fishing town. It developed over the years especially under King Dahomey named Glèle (1858 – 1889). He created a commercial post in the city, which attracted the first European firms from Ouidah. Gradually, many agencies were established in Cotonou, replacing the fishermen with royal officials and their slaves. On May 19, 1868, the territory was ceded…

At present, Cotonou is not only the economic capital of Benin but also a reference point in Benin in terms of tourist destination. Its population was recorded to be over 700,000. The agglomeration has experienced a population growth of 4% every year for the past 20 years. More than half of the population of Cotonou is able…

As far as the climate is concerned, Cotonou is typically tropical. The city experiences two rainy seasons each year, the first of which takes place in April-July, and the second in September-October. The rest of the time, the months are dry. The ideal time to enjoy pleasant temperatures of around 27°C-30°C is from December to…

The city of Cotonou is systematically connected by road to various neighbouring countries such as Niger, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Togo. As a result, passengers must choose the station of their destination carefully. The city employs a mixed road network, asphalt and unpaved roads. They are both effective, but vary on the importance of weather. The agglomeration also has a…

The city of Cotonou uses a multitude of means of transport. As everywhere in West Africa, the bus remains the most used means of transport for the occupants, but often remains disorganized. After the bus, there are the “Zem” or motorcycle taxis, the most used means of transport in Cotonou after the bus. For taxis, you can…

Cotonou is the commercial capital of Benin and the largest city in the country. Cotonou has great cultural richness with various historical monuments containing notorious events of the past during European domination. Whether it’s a crowd bath at the Dantokpa market or a return to calm on Fidjrossè beach, Cotonou knows how to make travelers happy. Cotonou history…

The government of Benin erected a monument for Bio Guera. The statue of Bio Guera is located on the roundabout of the Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport in Cadjehoun (AICBG); The monument of Bio Guera has: ▶ HEIGHT 10 meters (7 meters off base) ▶ WIDTH 3 meters ▶ WEIGHT 13 tons ▶ STRUCTURE Steel…

Bio Guera was a Beninois’ fighter. He bought European colonialism. Bio Guera monument The government of Benin erected a monument for Bio Guera. The statue of Bio Guera is located on the roundabout of the Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport in Cadjehoun (AICBG); The monument of Bio Guera has: ▶ HEIGHT 10 meters (7 meters…