Parakou

Overview

Introduction

This city, the largest in the north, is the region's principal commercial center, the focus of the road network and the railhead. Because of that, it's a good base from which to visit some Somba villages. The town itself, however, has little to offer to visitors in terms of sightseeing, except for a colorful market. 190 mi/300 km north of Porto-Novo.

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