Airport - Although the capital of Benin, one must fly in to Cotonou Airport(COO) and take a taxi (600cfa) to Porto Novo. Shopping - There are about four supermarkets with lots of variety. The big ones to ask for are Champignon, Paniere, Universe 7, all located on the same boulevard through town.Adjarra Market - located 10Km north of Porto. Held every fourth day, this market is certainly one of the best in Benin. One can find unique types of tie-dyed fabric, amazing pottery, unusual musical instruments, various voodoo ornaments, and of course mainstream market items.
Hotels
Hotel Malibu - tel. 21 34 04
Hotel La Détente - tel. 21 44 69
Museé da Silva - tel. 21 50 71
Hotel Beaurivage - tel. 21 23 99
Hotel Dona - tel. 22 30 52
Restaurants
Buvette Escale du Pont - right near the bus station or gare
Comme Chez Soi - western side of Rond-Point Ataké
Maquis Katchi Ambiance - Carrefour Catchi.
Java Promo - across from National Assembly
Casa Danza - a block south of Ethnographic museum
Private tours in Porto-Novo. Benin
Explore Benin, City Tour, Voodoo (Porto-Novo) - Cotonou airport, City Tour of Cotonou, major landmarks, Travel to Alladah, King at his Palace, Ethnographic Museum, Brazilian Church, Museum of History, Temple of Sacred Pythons. Tour of Ouidah, departure to Abomey, Royal Palace Museum, lagoon market and Artisans Center, DAY 1 - ARRIVE COTONOU, BENIN International flight arrives Cotonou, Benin.
Explore Ghana, Togo, and Benin 14 Days (Porto-Novo) - DAY 1 - ARRIVE ACCRA, GHANA International flight arrives Accra, Ghana. Upon Arrival at Accra airport, you will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel, Orientation, The remainder of the day at leisure, Overnight at Novotel hotel DAY 2 - ACCRA City Tour of Accra to see the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial, Independence Arch, National Theater and the WEB Dubois Pan African Center and craft markets where you may test your bargaining skills on the local vendors, Overnight at Novotel hotel (B, D) DAY 3 - CAPE COAST Depart for Cape Coast and Elmina, arriving late morning for a brief tour of the city of Cape Coast and transfer to hotel.
Benin Voodoo Festival 11 Days, City Tour of Cotonou (Porto-Novo) - Cotonou airport, City Tour of Cotonou, major landmarks, lagoon market and Artisans Center, day in Ouidah, Visit the Museum of History, Visit Kindji market square. Visit the Cathedral and the famous Temple of Sacred Pythons, Royal Palace Museum, Historical Museum and the Royal Sepulchres, Lake Nokoue.
Discover Ghana, Togo, and Benin 12 Days (Porto-Novo) - DAY 1 - ARRIVE ACCRA, GHANA Upon arrival at Accra airport, you will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel; Rest and relax; Overnight at Novotel Hotel DAY 2 - ACCRA Orientation, City Tour of Accra to see the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial, Independence Arch, National Theater and the WEB Dubois Pan African Center and craft markets and other points of interest. Overnight at Novotel Hotel.
Guide in Porto-Novo. Diaspora Tours - Greetings from Diaspora Tours, a Ground Handler and Tour Operator with operations offices located in Banjul, The Gambia and Accra, Ghana and with representatives in Benin, Cote d' Ivoire, Mali,Togo and Senegal. We believe that a vacation to West Africa should not only be a “sun and sand” encounter but should take travellers beyond the well-worn paths and should provide a learning experience.
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