Where is the Amazon Monument located?

The monument is located in Cotonou, Benin.

What timezone applies to the Amazon Monument?

The site operates in the Africa/Porto-Novo timezone.

What category does the Amazon Monument belong to?

The monument is listed under the history category.

What is the official language of Benin?

French is the official language of the country.

What entry regulations apply to international visitors?

Entry requirements depend on nationality and category of travel. Refer to the visa section for specific entry rules.

Cotonou · Benin

Amazon Monument: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026

Residents crossing Boulevard de la Marina rely on motorcycle taxis for everyday errands, stopping by the coastal esplanade when the evening sea breeze cuts through the humidity.

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Exchange rateF CFA 586.1per 1 $XOF — the local currencyas of Nov 3, 2026

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Stade de l'Amitié≈ 25 min Abomey-Calavi≈ 35 min Fondation Zinsou≈ 50 min

About the place

The Amazon Monument commemorates the women soldiers of Dahomey on the coastal esplanade of Cotonou.

The monument depicts a Dahomey warrior woman in bronze, standing over the open public esplanade near Boulevard de la Marina. The figure honors the historical military regiments of women who served the Kingdom of Dahomey. Pedestrians gather across the paved grounds during late afternoons when sea winds cool the open stone terrace.

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Living nearby means using the landmark as a primary navigation reference for taxi drivers and couriers across the waterfront district. Intense daytime heat makes the unshaded perimeter difficult to cross on foot, so daily transit relies on motorcycle taxis along the avenue. Salt air from the ocean accelerates rust on vehicles parked nearby.

Associations

Dahomey AmazonsHistorical female warrior regiments commemorated by the bronze statue.
Esplanade des AmazonesPaved seaside public square surrounding the monument for civic gatherings.
Midday heatThe vast open plaza offers no shade during the hottest hours of the day.
Boulevard de la MarinaMajor coastal thoroughfare connecting the monument plaza to administrative zones.

Facts

The monument is recorded in Cotonou under the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone.
The monument is documented as a memorial honoring Dahomey women warriors.
The monument is indexed as a national historical sight in Benin.

Updated September 24, 2026Source: TravelHub · Wikidata

Amazon Monument: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026

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The Amazon Monument commemorates the women soldiers of Dahomey on the coastal esplanade of Cotonou.

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