Top 7 Free Things to do in Cotonou, Littoral Department

August 31, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Home to many diplomatic services and the largest population in the country, Cotonou is the de facto capital of Benin, although not the official one. Its location at the crossroads between numerous neighboring countries makes it a commercial hub, instrumental in opening trade to the African interior. From Cotonou travelers may depart for tours of the outlying regions. The nearby stilted village of Ganvie is a short day trip from the bustle of Boulevard St. Michel and the Dan Topka market.
Restaurants in Cotonou

1. Artisanal Center

Boulevard Saint Michel, Cotonou Benin
Excellent
21%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
7%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 96 reviews

Artisanal Center

2. Marche Dantokpa

Boulevard St. Michel, Cotonou Benin +229 61 78 95 80
Excellent
27%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 56 reviews

Marche Dantokpa

Reviewed By J2992XGlucar

Beautiful, colourful, smelly, crowdy street market where you can find almost everything you may need. Get prepared to negotiate for hours for every little thing. The only non-negotiable prices are for wax tissues (there are so many!). Definitely my favourite place in Cotonou.

3. Palais des Congres

Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou Benin
Excellent
45%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
9%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11 reviews

Palais des Congres

4. Fidjrosse Beach

Fidjrosse Route Des Peches, Cotonou Benin
Excellent
23%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
2%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 66 reviews

Fidjrosse Beach

5. Stade de l'Amitie

2651 Rue, Cotonou Benin
Excellent
19%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
63%
Poor
13%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 16 reviews

Stade de l'Amitie

6. Obama Beach

Cotonou Benin
Excellent
20%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
13%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 15 reviews

Obama Beach

7. Etoile Rouge

Cotonou Benin
Excellent
20%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
40%
Poor
20%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 25 reviews

Etoile Rouge

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