Africa
Benin
The cradle of vodun, stilt villages and royal palaces. Say bonjour, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 16:16
- Currency
- XOF
- Calling code
- +229
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Languages spoken
- French
Eco-friendly travel
- Bring a refillable bottle and refill from filtered water.
- Refuse plastic bags and straws.
- Never buy ivory, skins, shells or wildlife products.
- Choose local guides and community-run lodges.
- Leave no rubbish behind.
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!

