Jardin des Plantes et de la Nature Travel Guide: Top Sights in Benin,

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Jardin des Plantes et de la Nature- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Benin; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Located in central Porto-Novo between the National Assembly and the Departmental Hospital of Ouémé, the Jardin des Plantes et de la Nature spans 3.8 hectares and holds historical, cultural, and botanical significance. Formerly a sacred forest under the authority of the Kingdom of Hogbonu, it once hosted indigenous temples, public rituals, and royal judicial proceedings. Today, it functions as both an educational site and urban green space, with around 200 documented plant species and facilities including a plant museum and relaxation areas.

Operators offering tours in Benin

Happy Explore Safari *

Attractions in Porto-Novo

Honmé Museum

3.8

Grande Mosquée de Porto Novo

4.8

Musée Da Silva

Reviews of Jardin des Plantes et de la Nature

eunice thompson

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-09

Oh this place was absolutely fabulous for an earth girlie like me!! I loved it 🥹 It was one of my favorite places I visited in Porto novo, The man at the entrance was so friendly and warm to us, he welcomed us and we got some souvenirs and some food. The birds, the trees, everything was so soothing and calm. I met someone named Bajine Clara and we had a wholesome conversation even though we both couldn’t speak each others language, I had an absolutely fabulous time. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Porto novo and looking for some time to reconnect with nature.
Mahouton Vidjinangni

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-25

This place is simply recommended for someone who wants to have a drink surrounded by nature and calm.
Eric Alvarado

3
Reviewed: 2023-11-14

It’s a nice public space but no one was there. It feels abandoned and open at the same time.
Ellen R

3
Reviewed: 2023-10-07

First time I visited in 2017 this was a beautiful and interesting place. But due to lack of maintenance it's become a bit sad. It's messy and several paths are now inaccessible. The pond is half empty. Also full of mosquito's but I suppose that comes with the territory. But it still has some wonderful big trees.
Emma Timmins

3
Reviewed: 2019-12-24

A little forest in the city. Very peaceful and beautiful, but small. A good place to take shelter from the heat of the sun and read your book, but not particularly interesting for any other reason. There are two parts on either side of the street, one is more dense forest and has only 1 bench near the gate, the other is more of a clearing with benches, a restaurant and a playground- still well shaded. A man tried to get us to pay for entry, but we refused. He put up quite a fight, but no fees are posted, no one mentions it in the comments on google, and it says it’s free online. If this happens to you, don’t bend! Simply to walk around is, in fact, free.