Sightseeing

Cotonou’s late Stalinist architecture isn’t awe-inspiring. But it is worth looking at the Centre for Artistic Promotion, a museum that proudly displays Benin’s legendary craftsmanship. Several craftsmen exhibit their skilled work and are willing to make items to order. Go ahead and bargain because there are no fixed prices.

Visit the Dan Topka market, which has everything from the mundane to the supernatural. The beaches in the city are dirty and unkempt and not ideal tourist spots.