Porto-Novo & Adjarra

Afro-Brazilian heritage, the drum village and a canoe ride on the Black River.

The capital of countless stories, where traditions, heritage and culture are handed down from one generation to the next. Amidst its charming alleyways, its colourful Afro-Brazilian houses, its royal palaces and its spiritual sites, Porto-Novo unveils the richness of Benin's identity. A city of art, history and encounters, Porto-Novo enchants with its authenticity and distinctive atmosphere: a journey into the roots and soul of Benin.

Programme

1. 1

   City tour: Afro-Brazilian heritage and the great market

2. 2

   Great Mosque of Porto-Novo

3. 3

   Honmè Square and Toffa I Square

4. 4

   Adjarra: drum village and basket-weaving workshops

5. 5

   Adjarra Black River: canoe ride among riverside vegetation