Atlantique Department district, Benin

Places to visit near Hinvi

Hinvi is a town in Atlantique Department district, Benin, home to about 3,604 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 7 forts & heritage, 0 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums and 13 churches. The must-see places are Lac Ahémé (47 km), Basilique de l'Immaculée Conception (58 km) and Village Souterrain d'Agongointo (60 km).

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Hinvi at a glance

Location
Atlantique Department district, Benin
Population
about 3,604
Coordinates
6.7667° N, 2.1667° E
Places within 50 km
55 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Hinvi

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Forts & heritage near Hinvi

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hinvi. The closest is Place TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hinvi

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hinvi. The closest is Collectivité SENON (54 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Hinvi

37 museums within 100 km of Hinvi. The closest is Palais Royal d'Allada (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Hinvi

16 churches within 100 km of Hinvi. The closest is Eglise Catholique de Hinvi (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hinvi

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hinvi. The closest is Forêt Sanctuaire des Singes À Ventre Roux de Drabo-Gbo (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Hinvi

7 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Hinvi. The closest is Mosquée (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hinvi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hinvi
  2. 12 km Place TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE · heritage site, Atlantique Department
  3. 2 km Aux Enfants D'allada Morts Pour la Liberte · heritage site, Atlantique Department
  4. 3 km Grotte Mariale D'allada · cave, Atlantique Department
  5. 1 km Palais Royal d'Allada · museum, Atlantique Department
  6. 1 km Site Ancien Palais Royal d'ALLADA · heritage site, Atlantique Department
  7. 14 km Back to Hinvi

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hinvi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage767Place TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints042Collectivité SENON (54 km)
    Museums237Palais Royal d'Allada (14 km)
    Other attractions2130Les Affranchis (5 km)
    Churches1316Eglise Catholique de Hinvi (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens112Forêt Sanctuaire des Singes À Ventre Roux de Drabo-Gbo (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs37Mosquée (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Lac Ahémé (47 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves06Mitogbodji (57 km)
    Temples25Temple de Vie de Hinvi (3 km)
    Beaches & coast03Côté Lagune (65 km)
    Caves12Grotte Mariale D'allada (15 km)
    Parks22Forêt Classée de Ia Lama (29 km)
    Buddhist sites12Petites Sœurs des Pauvres (48 km)

    Hinvi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hinvi?

    Place TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE (heritage site, about 12 km), Site Ancien Palais Royal d'ALLADA (heritage site, about 14 km), Palais Royal d'Allada (museum, about 14 km), Aux Enfants D'allada Morts Pour la Liberte (heritage site, about 14 km), Grotte Mariale D'allada (cave, about 15 km), 2BBB (attraction, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hinvi?

    55 places on Spotwander: 7 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 21 other attractions, 13 churches, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hinvi?

    Place TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE, about 12 km by road; Site Ancien Palais Royal d'ALLADA (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hinvi?

    Collectivité SENON, about 54 km by road; YEKPON Charles (55 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Hinvi?

    Palais Royal d'Allada, about 14 km by road; Musée Azandé (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hinvi?

    Start in Hinvi, visit Place TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE, then Aux Enfants D'allada Morts Pour la Liberte, then Grotte Mariale D'allada, then Palais Royal d'Allada, then Site Ancien Palais Royal d'ALLADA, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hinvi?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Hinvi

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hinvi’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hinvi on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.