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Top 10 attractions in Cotonou

Obama beach
No. 1 of Cool Water Escapes in Benin

Obama beach

4.7
3.9/5
Cotonou · 4.1 km from downtown
General Mathieu Kerekou Friendship Stadium

General Mathieu Kerekou Friendship Stadium

3.5
0.0/5
Cotonou · 6.3 km from downtown
Lagune de Cotonou

Lagune de Cotonou

3.3
0.0/5
Cotonou · 618m from downtown
Free attraction
Red Star Square

Red Star Square

3.3
0.0/5
Cotonou · 2.7 km from downtown
Église Catholique Saint Michel

Église Catholique Saint Michel

3.1
0.0/5
Cotonou · 575m from downtown
Congress Palace

Congress Palace

3
0.0/5
Cotonou · 3.8 km from downtown
Hall des Arts, Loisirs et Sports

Hall des Arts, Loisirs et Sports

2.9
0.0/5
Cotonou · 1.6 km from downtown
Place du Souvenir, ex Place des Martyrs

Place du Souvenir, ex Place des Martyrs

2.8
0.0/5
Cotonou · 3.5 km from downtown
Route des peches

Route des peches

2.7
0.0/5
Cotonou · 7.8 km from downtown
Place Lénine

Place Lénine

2.7
0.0/5
Cotonou · 1.5 km from downtown

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Trip Moments in Cotonou

🌴Palm tree-lined beach🌴

🌴Palm tree-lined beach🌴

“Cotonou, the economic capital of the Republic of Benin🇧🇯, is home to beautiful beaches.”@Meg_gifty · 11 months ago
Follow this guide to experience the purest Benin style.

Follow this guide to experience the purest Benin style.

“Cotonou, Benin Travel Guide Cotonou, Benin, a coastal city brimming with rich African flavor, enjoys warm weather year-round.”@Amelia345 Brooks · 1 year ago
Start your amazing Cotonou adventure with this guide.

Start your amazing Cotonou adventure with this guide.

“Cotonou, Benin Travel Guide Cotonou is the economic capital of Benin.”@WanderingNomad · 1 year ago
Cotonou: Benin's Coastal Gem, Waiting for You to Explore!

Cotonou: Benin's Coastal Gem, Waiting for You to Explore!

“🌍 Cotonou: Benin's coastal gem, waiting for you to explore!”@StarryEyed& · 1 year ago

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cotonou famous for?

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Cotonou is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Obama beach, General Mathieu Kerekou Friendship Stadium, and Lagune de Cotonou.

What are the must-try activities in Cotonou?

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Consider Private Full-Day Cultural Tour in Cotonou Ganvie and Ouidah, Cotonou & Ouidah City Tour with Zangbeto masquerade dance, and Grand-Popo: Beach, estuary and the life of fishers from Cotonou in Cotonou. Availability and itineraries change, so check the latest details before booking.