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Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by aikfrank(m): 4:22pm On Nov 30, 2016
Hello.
I have searched the internet but couldn't see any vendor. Do you know how i can buy E-currencies like Bitcoin over there? Maybe it would be cheaper, can anyone help me?
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by hahn(m): 4:30pm On Nov 30, 2016
aikfrank:
Hello.
I have searched the internet but couldn't see any vendor. Do you know how i can buy E-currencies like Bitcoin over there? Maybe it would be cheaper, can anyone help me?

Dem no go allow you pass border. You wan leave us for this recession abi? tongue

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Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by aikfrank(m): 4:39pm On Nov 30, 2016
hahn:


Dem no go allow you pass border. You wan leave us for this recession abi? tongue

Lol, funny
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Leeman0007: 8:03am On Dec 04, 2016
Hello, I Intend to travel to cotonuo over Xmas. Is there a chartered service to cotonuo as I'm going with a ground of families for holiday. Also is it easy going past the border?
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by unclephilio123(m): 3:34pm On Dec 04, 2016
Leeman0007:
Hello, I Intend to travel to cotonuo over Xmas. Is there a chartered service to cotonuo as I'm going with a ground of families for holiday. Also is it easy going past the border?
Sir/ma,so far u are travelling wit ur families I wil advise u to travel wit likes of ABC motors,cross country,so as to avoid any irsh at d boarder


Safe trip

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Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Pahpahola: 12:47pm On Dec 07, 2016
@unclephillio123

A group of us are planning to visit Ouidah in February, can you advise on crossing the border as a group?

if you know of any one that runs a charter service apart from them ABC etc. for a vehicle of minimum of 20 seats and max of 30.

Any other advise possible.

Many thanks
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by penitential(m): 10:19am On Dec 11, 2016
Are you kidding me!? shocked shocked
The last time i changed money while going to Lome, it was still around #1,000 to 3,400CFA.
Buhari Ooo!!!!!!, grin grin grin
Ugosple:


As at yesterday, it was #1000 to 1300FCFA....

it don fall well well
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by amicfarmer: 1:30pm On Dec 11, 2016
I have gone through the thread but still need some clarifications for help. I wish to go to Cotonou with my family on my personal vehicle. Am a first timer with virgin passport.
What are my likely difficulties to and fro?
My car had Lagos port clearing,
I have Nigerian drivers licence and wife too.
Which hotel is cheap and close to the beach and market area?
Can we buy few things and kept in our vehicle exposed on our way back.
We intend passing the legitimate route. Please I need a guide from anyone in the house. Thank you.
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by unclephilio123(m): 2:04pm On Dec 11, 2016
Pahpahola:
@unclephillio123

A group of us are planning to visit Ouidah in February, can you advise on crossing the border as a group?

if you know of any one that runs a charter service apart from them ABC etc. for a vehicle of minimum of 20 seats and max of 30.

Any other advise possible.

Many thanks
You should let me knw when u pple are ready
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by unclephilio123(m): 2:10pm On Dec 11, 2016
penitential:
Are you kidding me!? shocked shocked
The last time i changed money while going to Lome, it was still around #1,000 to 3,400CFA.
Buhari Ooo!!!!!!, grin grin grin
For your information,Nigeria naira(currency)has no value again.Its now useless as letter 'P' in the word Psycology.
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by 12345abcde: 10:04am On Dec 12, 2016
Hi Uncle Philio,

New Nairalander here.

Please, can I get a tourist guide in Benin for 1 or 2 days? Would like to visit some cities and some interesting places.

The guide needs to speak some English.

What could a day's payment to such a guide cost?


I will be glad for responses.

unclephilio123:
You should let me knw when u pple are ready
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by unclephilio123(m): 11:11am On Dec 12, 2016
12345abcde:
Hi Uncle Philio,

New Nairalander here.

Please, can I get a tourist guide in Benin for 1 or 2 days? Would like to visit some cities and some interesting places.

The guide needs to speak some English.

What could a day's payment to such a guide cost?


I will be glad for responses.

Dear 12345abcde,
Where do u hav in mind to visit?I mean,places u intend to visit in Benin?if u are ready u should lemme knw
Youruser name though.........Lolz
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by 12345abcde: 1:43pm On Dec 12, 2016
Dear Uncle Philio,

Thanks for replying early.

1. Cotonou (some markets esp Dantokpa; Centre de Promotion de les Artisans, Foundation Zinsou (Rue du Gouverneur Bayol) ),
2. Quidah (point of no return),
3. Abomey, and
4. Porto Novo.

Basically where you have some history and culture. Any place where I can get some affordable and fashionable local wears. Also to observe some night life.


@Username ....Lol....been trying to change but can find how.

Addendum: just developed some terrible stomach cramp. Please revert as I get some meds.




unclephilio123:
Dear 12345abcde,
Where do u hav in mind to visit?I mean,places u intend to visit in Benin?if u are ready u should lemme knw
Youruser name though.........Lolz

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Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by unclephilio123(m): 2:21pm On Dec 12, 2016
12345abcde:
Dear Uncle Philio,

Thanks for replying early.

1. Cotonou (some markets esp Dantokpa; Centre de Promotion de les Artisans, Foundation Zinsou (Rue du Gouverneur Bayol) ),
2. Quidah (point of no return),
3. Abomey, and
4. Porto Novo.

Basically where you have some history and culture. Any place where I can get some affordable and fashionable local wears. Also to observe some night life.


@Username ....Lol....been trying to change but can find how.

Addendum: just developed some terrible stomach cramp. Please revert as I get some meds.




Sir,
To be candid with you,a day or 2 days wil not be enough for you to tour those places..Let assume u wil use half a day to buy stuffs frm Tokpa market,and thereby wish to visit Port Novo whch is another region frm cotounou.And so on as so forth llike dat,u stil intend to visit Quidah whch is along Benin rep and Lome togo capital
So let reason it well
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by 12345abcde: 4:19pm On Dec 12, 2016
My plan is to stay at least 4 nights. I might end up doing 5.

I will need a tour guide for 1 or 2 days. The other days, I will test the waters myself to see if i get lost smiley smiley

I think I will need the guide either the day I enter cotonou or the day after; in this way, we can draw up a rough sketch.

So, what do you think? Thanks for the assistance. (Likely I will come in Wednesday).


unclephilio123:
Sir,
To be candid with you,a day or 2 days wil not be enough for you to tour those places..Let assume u wil use half a day to buy stuffs frm Tokpa market,and thereby wish to visit Port Novo whch is another region frm cotounou.And so on as so forth llike dat,u stil intend to visit Quidah whch is along Benin rep and Lome togo capital
So let reason it well
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by aikfrank(m): 4:19pm On Dec 12, 2016
aikfrank:
Hello.
I have searched the internet but couldn't see any vendor. Do you know how i can buy E-currencies like Bitcoin over there? Maybe it would be cheaper, can anyone help me?
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by 12345abcde: 4:24pm On Dec 12, 2016
Also, are you in Nigeria? We could talk. That way, it might go faster.



12345abcde:
My plan is to stay at least 4 nights. I might end up doing 5.

I will need a tour guide for 1 or 2 days. The other days, I will test the waters myself to see if i get lost smiley smiley

I think I will need the guide either the day I enter cotonou or the day after; in this way, we can draw up a rough sketch.

So, what do you think? Thanks for the assistance. (Likely I will come in Wednesday).


Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by OmichaelO: 8:52pm On Dec 12, 2016
I just entered cotonou this evening. it's always nice to be here! sure electricity and Internet, also not too crowded beach
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by 12345abcde: 8:47am On Dec 13, 2016
which beach?

OmichaelO:
I just entered cotonou this evening. it's always nice to be here!
sure electricity and Internet, also not too crowded beach
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by OmichaelO: 11:25am On Dec 13, 2016
12345abcde:
which beach?
dream beach, I've not been there
I've been to like 3 other beach here though. I heard this one makes sense
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by yemmy95: 8:34pm On Dec 18, 2016
I will be traveling to Cotonou tomorrow to initiate a western union transfer to my supplier in Dubai. This is my first time as I haven't sent money through Cotonou before and I need to know what to expect. Let any one who has gone through this before should please enlighten me

I have tried sending the money through my domiciliary account in Nigeria but my bank said it will take three to four days for the money to get to my suppliers account so I had to cancel the transfer and withdraw the funds.
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by mrsage(m): 11:38pm On Dec 18, 2016
If you need buses to Cotonou kindly contact me.

Toyota Hiace . 14 seater

Coaster. 30 seater

Sienna 7seater

All available for hire. Fully air conditioned and unbranded.
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by MariamAdesola: 12:38pm On Dec 19, 2016
Please, can anyone tell me the nae of the market to get dried fish in cotonou at a very affordable price
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Chriswazo(m): 6:32pm On Dec 19, 2016
I read this thread from 1st page to here, all i can say is thank you to all the gurus that are really answering people questions here, God bless you.
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Ugosample(m): 10:57pm On Dec 19, 2016
Chriswazo:
I read this thread from 1st page to here, all i can say is thank you to all the gurus that are really answering people questions here, God bless you.

I hope the thread was helpful

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Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Chriswazo(m): 11:10pm On Dec 19, 2016
Ugosample:


I hope the thread was helpful

My brother i won't lie to you, it was an eye opening to me, i learnt many many things like the yellow card process, the CFA currency and a lot about West African countries. As a matter of fact, i have included it in my short term goal to travel at least 5 west African countries before end of 2018 and i know with the fire you people ignited in me, i will accomplish it. On a serious note, i started reading this thread from around 1pm to 6pm, word for word. I don't want to stress myself tagging all of you that really contributed immensely, Thank you all for the info shared. I have come to dwell on the TRAVEL section, it really rocks more than i expected. one love pple.
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Chriswazo(m): 11:13pm On Dec 19, 2016
Ugosample, please i will like to know, is there any difference between ECOWAS passport and our international passport.
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Ugosample(m): 11:15pm On Dec 19, 2016
Chriswazo:


My brother i won't lie to you, it was an eye opening to me, i learnt many many things like the yellow card process, the CFA currency and a lot about West African countries. As a matter of fact, i have included it in my short term goal to travel at least 5 west African countries before end of 2018 and i know with the fire you people ignited in me, i will accomplish it. On a serious note, i started reading this thread from around 1pm to 6pm, word for word. I don't want to stress myself tagging all of you that really contributed immensely, Thank you all for the info shared. I have come to dwell on the TRAVEL section, it really rocks more than i expected. one love pple.


Nice one bro.

Travelling to 5 west African countries before 2018 is an achievable goal, and By God's grace, the finances will be available by then.
That said, Benin-Togo-Ghana-Ivory Coast-Burkina-Ghana-Togo-Benin is one formula to achieving your goal, and what makes it even more lovely is thE apsrt from Ghana, the other countries use the same currency (CFA)

But I must tell you, except Naira improves, you have to go with a lot of money o
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Ugosample(m): 11:17pm On Dec 19, 2016
Chriswazo:
Ugosample, please i will like to know, is there any difference between ECOWAS passport and our international passport.

It's the same o, our green cross grin grin

You get your international passport at the Immigration office in Festac, Ikoyi and Ikeja if you are in Lagos.
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Chriswazo(m): 11:24pm On Dec 19, 2016
Ugosample:



Nice one bro.

Travelling to 5 west African countries before 2018 is an achievable goal, and By God's grace, the finances will be available by then.
That said, Benin-Togo-Ghana-Ivory Coast-Burkina-Ghana-Togo-Benin is one formula to achieving your goal, and what makes it even more lovely is thE apsrt from Ghana, the other countries use the same currency (CFA)

But I must tell you, except Naira improves, you have to go with a lot of money o

Thank you sir for this direction, i will even save this your comment for future reference. I don't think money will be a problem since I have good reasons for it, i will even add Cameroun to the list, so my goal has changed to 6 countries. I guess 200-250k suppose to accomplish it, that won't be a problem by His grace.
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Chriswazo(m): 11:27pm On Dec 19, 2016
Ugosample:


It's the same o, our green cross grin grin

You get your international passport at the Immigration office in Festac, Ikoyi and Ikeja if you are in Lagos.

okay, i thought as much, thanks bro.

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