Trip to Benin focused on the beautiful Gerewol Festival, where the young men demonstrate their physical capabilities through hypnotic dances that will attract their future wives. Benin’s annual Gerewol is performed by the isolated Borgu-Mbororo nomads living around Bariba Mountains. For the last 5 years, Last Places’ team of anthropologists and cultural experts has been […]
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Oct
Oct
Anthropological trip to Benin to discover one of the most complete and fascinating destinations in West Africa. For decades, Benin was forgotten by tourism due to its political situation and lack of accommodation. In the last 10 years, it has established itself as the ideal country to discover the most authentic Africa. We present an […]
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Jul
Jul
This trip to Benin focuses on the annual Voodoo Festival, which begins on January 10, with visits to Benin’s most traditional tribal groups living in the dry north. The voodoo culture and religion of Benin attracts the curiosity of the traveler. There is an interest in the origin and meaning of this way of life […]
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Apr
Apr
Ethnic-historical trip to Nigeria and Benin designed especially to learn about the culture of the Yoruba and Fon peoples, as well as delve into the history of the slave trade in the Gulf of Guinea. During the trip we will immerse ourselves in an ancient history of powerful empires and ancient cultures. From the origins, […]
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Oct
Oct
Trip to Nigeria and Benin 2024 designed especially to learn about the culture of the Yoruba and Fon peoples, as well as delve into the history of the slave trade in the Gulf of Guinea. During the trip we will immerse ourselves in an ancient history of powerful empires and ancient cultures. From the origins, […]
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Nov
Nov
Trip to Benin and Nigeria 2023 focused on the majority religion of the Gulf of Guinea: Voodoo. This animist religion not only covers the spiritual life but also the social and, above all, cultural sphere. Through this trip we will try to understand the main aspects of voodoo, as well as demystify some Eurocentric ideas […]
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