Thorn Tree Posts Postcards Scoop Articles Related Weblinks Benin has the hottest attractions in all of West Africa - the stilted fishing villages in the lagoon near Porto Novo. It's the kind of place that hides its best features. You need to be patient and observant to glimpse many of the cultural highlights of Benin. Food lovers needn't worry, though.
Beninese food is possibly the best in the region, and is widely available.
Voodooism and fetishism are still widely practiced and many of the associated artefacts attract and repel visitors in equal numbers. Benin might be small and obscure, but when it does something, it does it in a big way. While Benin shares many of the problems of its neighbours such as bad roads and infrastructure, poor water and health conditions and institutionalised corruption, it is comparatively violence-free, is richer and economically stronger than most of its neighbours and has the best beaches and landscapes. Although we've tried to make the information on this web site as accurate as possible, we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by any person resulting from information published on this site. We encourage you to verify any critical information with the relevant authorities before you travel.