In Ben Tre, the greenery of the myriads of coconut trees and water palms covers the entire region. These lush orchards, which cover nearly 41,000 hectares, produce some 375,000 tons of coconuts each year. The coconut palms offer exceptional and irresistible culinary possibilities that are the pride of the local culture. Coconut palms grow there in jungles, creating a languorous landscape, strikingly exotic.
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We recommend that you cycle to one of the many islands of the Mekong Delta to meet their friendly inhabitants. A unique experience in total immersion with the Vietnamese population !
Places to see
The canals and arroyos of the Mekong Delta
The discovery of a small floating market off the beaten track
Coconut fields
Handicraft workshops
Where to sleep
Resort
Hotel
Homestay
What to bring back
Local coconut-based crafts (bags, hats…), coconut candy, coconut oil, coconut essential oil, photos and unforgettable memories…
What to eat
The Ben Tre coconut palm well deserves its name “tree with a hundred uses”. If its roots have medicinal properties, its trunk is used to make frames, its leaves are used to make mats, bags, hats, and its bud is eaten fresh or cooked. BenTre is famous not only for its green fruit gardens, rows of coconut trees, but also for its truly original and special local cuisine based on coconut, of course.
