Cotonou, Benin's economic capital, is a dynamic city of nearly 760,000 inhabitants located on the Atlantic coast. The country's economic powerhouse with its autonomous port and international airport, it hosts Dantokpa Market, one of West Africa's largest. Between historic monuments like the 30-meter Amazon Monument inaugurated in 2022, Fidjrossè beaches, the Zinsou Foundation, and the colonial cathedral, Cotonou offers a fascinating blend of tradition and modernity. It serves as an ideal starting point for discovering Ganvié, Ouidah, and Benin's rich heritage.