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What to See in Mauritius
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Mauritius
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Mauritius has two sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
Le Morne Brabant (2008)
A peninsula with beautiful beaches topped by a high hill at the far southwest of Mauritius. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site for its landscapes and its "symbolism" regarding slavery.
A peninsula with beautiful beaches topped by a high hill at the far southwest of Mauritius. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site for its landscapes and its "symbolism" regarding slavery.
Aapravasi Ghat in Port Louis (2006)
These are the remains of the site where Indian labourers disembarked on the island between 1834 and 1910. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historical significance.
These are the remains of the site where Indian labourers disembarked on the island between 1834 and 1910. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historical significance.
Mauritius (the island)
Cape Malheureux
This large village in the far north offers a picturesque, photogenic view with its church set against the sea.
This large village in the far north offers a picturesque, photogenic view with its church set against the sea.
Chamarel
A village in the southwest of Mauritius, inland, whose surroundings attract many visitors. Key attractions include Chamarel Waterfall, the Seven Coloured Earths, Black River Gorges National Park, and an adventure leisure park.
A village in the southwest of Mauritius, inland, whose surroundings attract many visitors. Key attractions include Chamarel Waterfall, the Seven Coloured Earths, Black River Gorges National Park, and an adventure leisure park.
Curepipe
The second-largest city in Mauritius is located on the central plateau, amid sugarcane fields. You can see many beautiful Creole houses and buildings here, as well as the Trou-aux-Cerfs crater, which offers a lovely panoramic view of the area.
The second-largest city in Mauritius is located on the central plateau, amid sugarcane fields. You can see many beautiful Creole houses and buildings here, as well as the Trou-aux-Cerfs crater, which offers a lovely panoramic view of the area.
Flacq
On the east coast, this large town (officially called Centre de Flacq) hosts Mauritius’s biggest open-air market. You’ll also find beaches here and the departure point (at Trou d’eau Douce) for boats to Île aux Cerfs.
On the east coast, this large town (officially called Centre de Flacq) hosts Mauritius’s biggest open-air market. You’ll also find beaches here and the departure point (at Trou d’eau Douce) for boats to Île aux Cerfs.
Flic en Flac
A coastal village south of Port Louis that has evolved into a renowned beach resort—and an all-inclusive destination—known for its long beach and diving.
A coastal village south of Port Louis that has evolved into a renowned beach resort—and an all-inclusive destination—known for its long beach and diving.
Grand Baie
At the northern tip of Mauritius, nestled in its bay, this is an upmarket beach resort with many all-inclusive options. Activities include beaches, diving and other water sports, fishing, and sea excursions, particularly to the reserve islet of Coin de Mire.
At the northern tip of Mauritius, nestled in its bay, this is an upmarket beach resort with many all-inclusive options. Activities include beaches, diving and other water sports, fishing, and sea excursions, particularly to the reserve islet of Coin de Mire.
Mahebourg
It's the "big city" (quiet) in the southeast, close to the airport. You can see old colonial houses and a (new) waterfront. Nearby is the Blue Bay site and its marine park.
It's the "big city" (quiet) in the southeast, close to the airport. You can see old colonial houses and a (new) waterfront. Nearby is the Blue Bay site and its marine park.
Pamplemousses
A small town between Grand Baie and Port Louis, known for its magnificent botanical garden.
A small town between Grand Baie and Port Louis, known for its magnificent botanical garden.
Pereybere
It’s a family-friendly, local beach resort with a long stretch of sand. It’s located next to Grand Baie, on the north coast of Mauritius.
It’s a family-friendly, local beach resort with a long stretch of sand. It’s located next to Grand Baie, on the north coast of Mauritius.
Port Louis
The Mauritian capital has a few historical traces of its French and British past, as well as contributions from Indian and Chinese communities. The Aapravasi Ghat, the wharf where Indian workers once disembarked, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Mauritian capital has a few historical traces of its French and British past, as well as contributions from Indian and Chinese communities. The Aapravasi Ghat, the wharf where Indian workers once disembarked, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Souillac
A small port on the southern coast with a charming seafront that's far less touristy than the north. Two interesting sites nearby: Rochester Falls and the Gris Gris cliffs.
A small port on the southern coast with a charming seafront that's far less touristy than the north. Two interesting sites nearby: Rochester Falls and the Gris Gris cliffs.
Tamarin
With its beautiful beach and waves, the Tamarin site on the southwest coast of Mauritius is a favourite among surfers.
With its beautiful beach and waves, the Tamarin site on the southwest coast of Mauritius is a favourite among surfers.
Trou aux Biches
One of the beach resorts near Grand Baie on the north coast of Mauritius, known for its all-inclusive hotels.
One of the beach resorts near Grand Baie on the north coast of Mauritius, known for its all-inclusive hotels.
Natural Heritage
Blue Bay
South of Mahébourg, this is a stunning beach with magnificent seabeds perfect for diving, protected as a nature reserve. Several hotels are located here or nearby.
South of Mahébourg, this is a stunning beach with magnificent seabeds perfect for diving, protected as a nature reserve. Several hotels are located here or nearby.
Casela World of Adventures
A mix of amusement park, bird sanctuary, and zoo, this place lets you see everything from birds to tigers and lions.
A mix of amusement park, bird sanctuary, and zoo, this place lets you see everything from birds to tigers and lions.
Hunter's Domain
On the east coast, it's a private reserve where you can observe various animals. Right next door, the Ylang-Ylang Domain lets you discover these tall trees.
On the east coast, it's a private reserve where you can observe various animals. Right next door, the Ylang-Ylang Domain lets you discover these tall trees.
Ganga Talao
In the south, in the highlands of Mauritius, Ganga Talao is a crater lake that is home to the island's most important Hindu temple. It is also a pilgrimage site.
In the south, in the highlands of Mauritius, Ganga Talao is a crater lake that is home to the island's most important Hindu temple. It is also a pilgrimage site.
Amber Island
Just off the coast, south of Grand Gaube, this island is a nature reserve. It’s a destination for beaches and birdwatching.
Just off the coast, south of Grand Gaube, this island is a nature reserve. It’s a destination for beaches and birdwatching.
Ile aux Cerfs
This small uninhabited island near the coast boasts Mauritius’s most stunning beaches. It’s a popular spot for excursions, water activities, and diving.
This small uninhabited island near the coast boasts Mauritius’s most stunning beaches. It’s a popular spot for excursions, water activities, and diving.
The Seven Coloured Earths
Next to Chamarel, this is a natural curiosity of volcanic origin with sand dunes in different colours.
Next to Chamarel, this is a natural curiosity of volcanic origin with sand dunes in different colours.
Le Morne Brabant
A peninsula with beautiful beaches topped by a high hill at the far southwest of Mauritius. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site for its landscapes and its "symbolism" regarding slavery.
A peninsula with beautiful beaches topped by a high hill at the far southwest of Mauritius. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site for its landscapes and its "symbolism" regarding slavery.
Black River Gorges National Park
This is a large, forested and hilly park near Chamarel. It’s a popular spot for birdwatching and hiking.
This is a large, forested and hilly park near Chamarel. It’s a popular spot for birdwatching and hiking.
Rodrigues
Cocos Island
This small uninhabited island, a few kilometres off the west coast of Rodrigues, is a nature reserve for many birds.
This small uninhabited island, a few kilometres off the west coast of Rodrigues, is a nature reserve for many birds.
François Leguat Giant Tortoise and Cave Reserve
In the southwest of Rodrigues Island, this reserve is home to giant tortoises. You can also explore several caves, including the Grande Caverne and the Cave of the Virgin.
In the southwest of Rodrigues Island, this reserve is home to giant tortoises. You can also explore several caves, including the Grande Caverne and the Cave of the Virgin.
Recommended
Ganga Talao
★★★ In the south, in the highlands of Mauritius, Ganga Talao is a crater lake that is home to the island's most important Hindu temple. It is…
Ile aux Cerfs
★★★ This small uninhabited island near the coast boasts Mauritius’s most stunning beaches. It’s a popular spot for excursions…
Cocos Island
★★★ This small uninhabited island, a few kilometres off the west coast of Rodrigues, is a nature reserve for many birds.
Amber Island
★★★ Just off the coast, south of Grand Gaube, this island is a nature reserve. It’s a destination for beaches and birdwatching.
The Seven Coloured Earths
★★★ Next to Chamarel, this is a natural curiosity of volcanic origin with sand dunes in different colours.
Black River Gorges National Park
★★★ This is a large, forested and hilly park near Chamarel. It’s a popular spot for birdwatching and hiking.
Worth a look / Other
Blue Bay
★★ South of Mahébourg, this is a stunning beach with magnificent seabeds perfect for diving, protected as a nature reserve. Several hotels are…
Cape Malheureux
★★ This large village in the far north offers a picturesque, photogenic view with its church set against the sea.
Rochester Falls
★★ Located just next to Souillac, these are the main waterfalls of Mauritius.
Flic en Flac
★★ A coastal village south of Port Louis that has evolved into a renowned beach resort—and an all-inclusive destination—known for…
Grand Baie
★★ At the northern tip of Mauritius, nestled in its bay, this is an upmarket beach resort with many all-inclusive options. Activities include…
Le Morne Brabant
★★ A peninsula with beautiful beaches topped by a high hill at the far southwest of Mauritius. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site for its…
Pamplemousses
★★ A small town between Grand Baie and Port Louis, known for its magnificent botanical garden.
Pereybere
★★ It’s a family-friendly, local beach resort with a long stretch of sand. It’s located next to Grand Baie, on the north coast of…
Port Louis
★★ The Mauritian capital has a few historical traces of its French and British past, as well as contributions from Indian and Chinese…
François Leguat Giant Tortoise and Cave Reserve
★★ In the southwest of Rodrigues Island, this reserve is home to giant tortoises. You can also explore several caves, including the Grande…
Souillac (Mauritius)
★★ A small port on the southern coast with a charming seafront that's far less touristy than the north. Two interesting sites nearby…
Triolet
★★ The town is home to one of Mauritius's main Hindu temples that you can visit.
Trou aux Biches
★★ One of the beach resorts near Grand Baie on the north coast of Mauritius, known for its all-inclusive hotels.
Aapravasi Ghat
★ These are the remains of the site where Indian labourers disembarked on the island between 1834 and 1910. The site is a UNESCO World…
Casela World of Adventures
★ A mix of amusement park, bird sanctuary, and zoo, this place lets you see everything from birds to tigers and lions.
Chamarel
★ A village in the southwest of Mauritius, inland, whose surroundings attract many visitors. Key attractions include Chamarel Waterfall, the…
Curepipe
★ The second-largest city in Mauritius is located on the central plateau, amid sugarcane fields. You can see many beautiful Creole houses and…
Hunter's Domain
★ On the east coast, it's a private reserve where you can observe various animals. Right next door, the Ylang-Ylang Domain lets you discover…
Flacq
★ On the east coast, this large town (officially called Centre de Flacq) hosts Mauritius’s biggest open-air market. You’ll also…
Mahebourg
★ It's the "big city" (quiet) in the southeast, close to the airport. You can see old colonial houses and a (new) waterfront. Nearby is the…
Port Mathurin
★ With around 8,000 inhabitants, it is the capital of Rodrigues.
Tamarin
★ With its beautiful beach and waves, the Tamarin site on the southwest coast of Mauritius is a favourite among surfers.