Mauritius

Mauritius beach

Mauritius

Port Louis Weather Card

Port Louis

light rain
79°F

Details:

Feels Like: 79.41 °F

Wind: 16.73 m/s

Humidity: 78%

Visibility: 10000 m

Pressure: 1016 hPa

Beau Bassin-Rose Hill Weather Card

Beau Bassin-Rose Hill

light rain
77°F

Details:

Feels Like: 78.4 °F

Wind: 16.73 m/s

Humidity: 78%

Visibility: 10000 m

Pressure: 1016 hPa

  • Capital City: Port Louis
  • Language: English (official), French, Mauritian Creole
  • Currency: Mauritian Rupee
  • Best Time To Travel: May to December
  • Country Dialing Code: +230
  • Population: 1.3 million

About Mauritius

  • Clothing: Light, casual clothing is suitable for Mauritius due to its warm climate. Don't forget to pack swimwear and sunscreen for beach activities.

  • Cuisine: Mauritian cuisine is influenced by Indian, Chinese, African, and French flavors. Popular dishes include dholl puri (a type of flatbread), seafood curries, rougaille (a tomato-based sauce), and tropical fruits like mangoes and lychees.

  • Culture: Mauritius has a diverse cultural heritage, with influences from its Indian, African, Chinese, and European populations. Festivals such as Diwali, Eid, and Chinese New Year are celebrated alongside national holidays. Sega music and dance, originating from African slaves, are an integral part of Mauritian culture.

Travel Attractions

Chamarel Coloured Earth

Chamarel Coloured Earth

This natural phenomenon is located in the southwest of Mauritius and consists of dunes of brightly colored sand. Visitors can walk around the dunes and take photos of the amazing colors.

Pamplemousses Botanical Garden

Water lilies at Pamplemousses Botanical Garden

This garden is home to a collection of over 5000 different plants, including giant water lilies, sugar cane, and spices. Visitors can walk around the garden and learn about the different plants.

Le Morne Brabant

Le Morne Brabant

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a 556-meter-high mountain that dominates the southwest coast of Mauritius. Visitors can hike to the top of the mountain for stunning views of the island.