Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Blvd St Michel; 9am-7pm)
Here you'll find woodcarvings, bronzes, batiks, leather goods,
jewellery and appliqué banners.
Woodin
CLOTHING
(Rue des Hindous; 8.30am-1pm & 4-7pm Tue-Fri, 9am-1pm Sat, 3.30-7pm Mon)
If you are looking for
quality Dutch wax fabric, head to Woodin, where
demi-pièces
(6m of material) start at
CFA15,000.
STREET NAMES
Only major roads have names - small, unsealed alleyways are called
von
and directions given with reference to
another main street or a landmark.
Information
DANGERS & ANNOYANCES
The biggest danger in Cotonou is the traffic - the 80,000 reckless
zemi-johns
(taxi-motos)
in particular. They're unavoidable, however, so always make sure that the driver agrees to
drive slowly
(aller doucement)
before hopping on.
The Jonquet, the beach and the port area all have their fair share of undesirables: don't
walk alone at night and watch your bag at traffic lights if you're on a
zem.
INTERNET ACCESS
Ave Clozel, Blvd Steinmetz and Rue des Cheminots have the most internet cafes.
MEDICAL SERVICES
There are numerous pharmacies around town.
jéhoun)
A private clinic at Carrefour de Cadjéhoun; also has a dentist.
MONEY
All banks change cash. There are plenty of ATMs in Cotonou, most of which accept Visa.
9am-12.30pm Sat)
Has a MasterCard and Visa ATM, but it was not functioning at the time of
research.
