BENIN
BENIN: The ethnic diversity of the tribal groups found in the center of the country. The Holi, the Geledé dance, the Fulani and Dassa
Benin is a country noted for the presence of different tribal groups. During its history, probably the one that stood out the most was the kingdom of Dahomey (formed in the current Abomey and where we find the different royal palaces. If you want to know more, you...
BENIN: Grand Popo, the paradisiacal beaches of Benin
Grand Popo is a tourist region that is approximately two hours from Cotonou and is just below Togo. It is an area that stands out for its beaches, and is located on an arm of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the marshes of the Mono River. A region that will...
BENIN: Porto Novo, the capital with Brazilian airs of the country
Porto Novo is the current capital of Benin. Despite having only 250,000 inhabitants and a much more relaxed atmosphere than Cotonou, it has always had an important weight in history. Today, it is a city that houses the main museums of the country such as the...
BENIN: Ganvié, the African Venice
Ganvié is one of the most iconic towns in Benin. The reason? Well, it is a floating town built on the waters of Lake Nokoué, a short distance from Cotonou. They say that Ganvié is the African Venice, although we dissertate and we could say that Venice is the...
BENIN: Abomey, one of the most important historical cities in West Africa
The city known today as Abomey and located in south-central Benin was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most important kingdoms in West African history. This kingdom was established in these lands in 1625 by the Fon tribe. Quickly, it became...
BENIN: Pays Taneka, the town hidden between mountains
The Pays Taneka is one of the areas we liked the most from our trip to Benin. Located between the cities of Djougou and Natitingou, this ethnic group has lived as refugees in the mountains called Taneka for thousands of years in order to hide from attacks by other...
BENIN: Cotonou, the city of the Zems
Cotonou is the largest and most important city in Benin. It is where we find the international airport, our first point of arrival in the city that will surely surprise you. Despite being the most populated city, it is not the official capital of Benin. This is...
BENIN: Ouidah, the last stop for the slaves before crossing the door of no return
Ouidah is one of the cities with the most history in Benin. In a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere, there we find a great cultural history that explores everything related to voodoo and the history of the first inhabitants of this country. However, this city also has...
BENIN: How to organize a travel around the country?
Benin is a country located on the coast of Guinea that has around 12 million inhabitants. It is an elongated country with an area of 114,763 km2. A former French colony, today this small country stands out for its great cultural diversity and for having voodoo as...
BENIN: Practical information and its essentials
Capital: Porto-Novo Area: 114.763 km2 Inhabitants: 12.996.895 inhabitants (2021) Population density: 113,25 inhabitants per km2. Languages: Benin is a country with great linguistic diversity. We can find up to 55 languages, although the official language of...
BENIN AND TOGO: Pays Betammaribè and Pays Tamberma, a tribal group with unique constructions
If there is an ethnic group that stands out in the north of Benin and Togo this way, it is, without a doubt, the people known as the Batammariba, the Tammari or the Otomari, a village of farmers who have maintained until today, many of their traditions and customs...