Although Porto-Novo is the administrative capital, the nearby and larger coastal city of Cotonou is where most of the real action takes place. Even many of the governmental and diplomatic services are located here.
From the Cotonou Travel Guide
Porto Novo – A Glimpse of Life in A Dead Town
't amused. When the parade came to an end, we returned to the slightly more alive city of Cotonou ...
Posted in African Dreams by Kristi D
Sahara Crossing (West)
Cotonou **** Mercure Sarakawa, Lomé *** Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra **** Tarifa-Tanger Ferry Fez ...
Posted in Gentleman Adventurer by LuxuryRogue
A New Experience
found out that Cotonou (where I am staying with the amazing Sagbohan family!) is actually the economic ...
Posted in Benin by JessyB