Mauritius
Mauritius is a resort destination built around its beaches. In Port Louis, visitors can also experience local markets and everyday city life.
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Port Louis
Port Louis is the capital and main port city of Mauritius, with commerce centered along the island's northwestern coast. It is also known for its tobacco processing industry and sugar exports.
18 sights 9 guides Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Port Mathurin
Port Mathurin is a small town on the northern coast of Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean, serving as the administrative and economic center of Mauritius's Rodrigues region. Home to most of the island's population and its main port, it serves as the gateway for travelers to Rodrigues.
7 sights 9 guides Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG)
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Mauritius
Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, located about 1,100 nautical miles off the southeastern coast of Africa, east of Madagascar. It includes the main island, as well as Rodrigues, Agaléga, and St. Brandon. The islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues, along with nearby Réunion, are part of the Mascarene Islands. The main island of Mauritius, where the population is concentrated, hosts the capital and largest city, Port Louis. The country spans 2,040 square kilometres (790 sq mi) and has an exclusive economic zone covering approximately 580,000 s...
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Rodrigues
Rodrigues is an outlying island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, centered on the town of Port Mathurin. It takes its current name from a Portuguese explorer who discovered the island in 1507.
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis
This is the Roman Catholic diocese located in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. It offers a sense of the city's religious and historical atmosphere.
Zoos & aquariums
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden
Located in Pamplemousses near Port Louis, this is the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere. Its pond of giant water lilies is a highlight, and the grounds are ideal for a stroll among exotic tropical plants.
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Le Pouce
Le Pouce is a thumb-shaped peak visible even from downtown Port Louis, and it's the third-highest mountain in Mauritius. It's a popular hiking route with sweeping city views, once climbed by Charles Darwin.
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Pieter Both
Pieter Both is the second-highest mountain in Mauritius, located in the Moka Range. The summit offers views over the whole island, making it a popular trekking route.
Museums & galleries
Blue Penny Museum
A museum showcasing Mauritius's history and art, located at Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis. It pairs well with a stroll through the waterfront area's shops and restaurants.
Temples & religious sites
St. Louis Cathedral, Port-Louis
This Roman Catholic cathedral in Port Louis serves as the seat of the Diocese of Port Louis. It stands as one of the city's landmark religious buildings.
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