Benin
35 places in Benin, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.
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RegionWestern Africa
CapitalPorto-Novo
Places written35
Categories covered4 of 5
Plugs and voltage
Type C, E · 220 V travel adapter
CurrencyWest African CFA franc (XOF)
LanguagesFrench
Driving sideright
Plugs and voltage: Wikipedia, «Mains electricity by country» (after the IEC World Plugs list), read 15 October 2026.
UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists
Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.
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Atakora Mountains
beach 
Grand-Popo
waterfall
Kota Falls
lake 
Lake Aheme
forest reserve
Lama Forest
swamp forest
Lokoli Swamp Forest
national park 
Pendjari National Park
coastal road
Route des Pêches
inselberg
Savè Hills
wetland
Sitatunga Valley
waterfall
Tanougou Falls
national park
W National Park
Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.
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Museums & culture Museums, galleries, open-air heritage sites and the collections worth planning a day around.
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Food & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.
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Plan your trip
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