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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.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Port Mathurin
Gateway airport
Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG)
Best season
Jun–Nov
Time zone
Indian/Mauritius
Sights covered
7 places

Sights worth seeing

Rodrigues

Nature

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.

Hermitage Island

Nature

Hermitage Island

This small island lies southwest of Port Sud-Est on Rodrigues Island. Legends of buried treasure have made it a popular spot with travelers.

St. Gabriel Cathedral, Rodrigues

Temples & religious sites

St. Gabriel Cathedral, Rodrigues

This Catholic cathedral stands in the village of Saint-Gabriel on Rodrigues, an island of Mauritius, and serves as the seat of the Diocese of Rodrigues. It's a quiet church found on a small island in the Mascarene archipelago.

Mont Malartic

Nature

Mont Malartic

Mont Malartic is the second-highest peak on Rodrigues Island, with a trail leading to the summit that makes for a good trekking route. Its forest is also known as a habitat for rare surviving land snails.

Mont Limon

Nature

Mont Limon

Mont Limon is the highest point on Rodrigues, an island belonging to Mauritius, offering sweeping views of the entire island. It's a great spot to enjoy open scenery while trekking.

Cat Island

Nature

Cat Island

Cat Island is a small island in the Indian Ocean south of Rodrigues, surrounded by coral reefs. It's a favorite spot for travelers who enjoy diving and snorkeling.

Rivière Tamarin

Nature

Rivière Tamarin

This river flows through southwestern Mauritius, originating from the country's largest lake and passing Tamarin Falls before reaching the Indian Ocean. Along its roughly 12-kilometer course, you can enjoy scenic waterfalls and valley views.

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Average temperature by month

5-year average

27° Jan
27° Feb
27° Mar
26° Apr
25° May
23° Jun
22° Jul
22° Aug
22° Sep
23° Oct
24° Nov
25° Dec

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