Artisanal Center, Cotonou, Benin 

Artisanal Center is considered to be the go-to place for getting the best souvenirs when visiting Cotonou, Benin in West Africa. Bargaining skills are challenged in this market place as you can find the best things here at low prices – provided that one is equipped with the right “weapon”.  Local arts and crafts can be explored at this place, as there is a wide array of stalls that displays clothes, as well as vendors that are multi-lingual.  Artists can definitely appreciate the sight to see in this attraction.

Cococodji is the nearest city to Cotonou and one can easily explore it by driving around 27 minutes from the city center. Cotonou Central Mosque can be on their top list of places to visit within the city as this is considered to be one of the most important buildings for Muslims that are worshipping in the country. Cotonou Cathedral is, on the other hand, is for the Catholics, or for those who would just like to see a unique-colored church in the center of the city. Beach bums can enjoy some sea and sun in Fidjrosse Beach that is just 7 minutes away from the city center.  A wide array of accommodations can be reserved at the 3-star hotel Azalai Hotel de la Palage, with a beachfront setting with access to multiple restaurants, bars and outdoor pools. The Hotel Novotel Cotonou Orisha is a 4-star hotel that is nearby Cadejoun Airport, surrounded by the green nature goodness the city of Cotonou has to offer both locals and tourists visiting their city.