Mauritius Hotels & Travel Guide

The Lady of the Indian Ocean, the Rainbow Earth and the Turquoise Sea

🏛️ Official LanguageEnglish, French, Creole
💴 CurrencyMauritian Rupee (MUR)
✈️ From JapanApproximately 13-15 hours from Japan

About Mauritius

The Lady of the Indian Ocean, the Rainbow Earth and the Turquoise Sea

Mauritius is a volcanic island in the Indian Ocean, known as one of the world's finest beach resorts. It's packed with natural attractions, including the rainbow earths of Chamarel, Black River National Park, the Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens, and the World Heritage Site of Mount Le Morne. It also offers a wealth of cultural experiences, including sugarcane plantations, rum distilleries, vanilla farms, and Creole cuisine. It's also famous as the place where Mark Twain wrote "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."

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Port Louis

Port Louis

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Port Louis, the capital and historical and cultural center

Main Attractions

Central MarketApravasi GhatCaudan WaterfrontBlue Penny MuseumMauritius Postal Museum

Grand Baie

Grand Baie

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Northern beach resorts, low-key tourist destinations

Main Attractions

La Croisette BeachGrand Baie BazaarPereybere BeachMont Choisy BeachNightlife

Bellmer

Belle Mare

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White sand beaches in a luxury resort area on the east coast

Main Attractions

Belle Mer BeachPalmar BeachFlackwater State ParkPost Lafayette BeachGolf Course

Le Morne

Le Morne

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World Heritage Mountains and Beautiful Lagoon

Main Attractions

Mount Le MorneLe Morne BeachUnderwater WaterfallKiter SurfingIl Ocel

🎯 Mauritius Travel Tips

Best season

May to December is the dry season and is ideal for sightseeing. September to November is especially good. January to March is cyclone season.

means of transportation

Renting a car is convenient. Taxis are also available. Buses are cheap but take a long time. Hotel shuttle services are also available.

Payment Method

The currency is the Mauritian Rupee. Card payments are widespread. The Euro is also accepted in some areas. ATMs are widely available.

Culture and Gourmet

English and French are widely spoken. The city is known for its Creole cuisine, rum, the history of the Dodo bird, and Sega music.

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