Attractions in Mauritius

Aapravasi Ghat

This UNESCO World Heritage site in Port Louis was the first depot for indentured laborers from India.

Gris Gris Cliffs

The southernmost point of the island, known for its rugged basalt cliffs and the absence of a protective coral reef.

Rochester Falls

A spectacular waterfall in the south of the island, famous for its unique, rectangular basalt columns.

Tamarind Falls

A series of seven consecutive waterfalls on the Tamarind River, surrounded by dense tropical forests.

Flat Island

The largest of the northern islands, characterized by a wide plateau and a historical lighthouse.

Jummah Mosque

This mosque in the center of Port Louis is one of the most significant religious sites on the island.

Pamplemousses Cemetery

This historical cemetery houses the graves of famous figures from Mauritian history.

Souillac Marine Cemetery

An atmospheric cemetery right by the sea, where many sailors and early colonists are buried.

Le Réduit

The official residence of the President of Mauritius, originally built as a refuge in case of invasion.

Supreme Court Building

The Supreme Court building in Port Louis is an impressive example of colonial architecture.

Macondé Rock

A prominent rocky outcrop located at a sharp curve of the Baie du Cap coastal road.

Domaine des Aubineaux

A magnificent colonial house in Curepipe, built from ebony and other precious woods.

Maheswarnath Mandir

The oldest and largest Hindu temple complex in Mauritius is located in Triolet.

Le Batelage

The old harbor building of Souillac used to serve for loading sugar onto ships.

Beau Plan Factory Chimney

The towering chimney of the former Beau Plan sugar factory is visible from afar.

Old Souillac Post Office

A charming colonial building in Souillac that once served as a post office.

Mauritius Institute

A distinctive stone building in central Port Louis housing scientific and cultural collections as well as the National Library.

Kaylasson Temple

This Tamil temple in Port Louis is known for its colorful gopurams and fine carvings.

Rose Hill Plaza Complex

A significant cultural and administrative center in Rose Hill.

Vieux Grand Port Dutch Cemetery

A small cemetery housing the graves of early Dutch settlers.

Port Louis Central Post Office

The historic Central Post Office of Port Louis is a distinctive stone building near the harbor.

Place d'Armes

This central square in Port Louis connects the harbor to the Government House.

Saint Aubin House

This colonial mansion in the south was once the home of a plantation owner.

Chateau de Labourdonnais

This beautifully restored 19th-century mansion is a prime example of the architecture of the sugar barons.

Sagar Shiv Mandir

A spectacular Hindu temple located on a small island in the lagoon of Poste de Flacq.

Saint Antoine Mansion

An elegant mansion in the north, known for its hospitality and colonial splendor.

Siv Soopramaniar Kovil

A major Tamil temple in Curepipe, known for its artistic decorations.

Cathedral

St. Louis Cathedral

The main Roman Catholic church of Port Louis stands on the site of several previous houses of worship.

Curepipe Town Hall

A fine example of colonial wooden architecture in the center of Curepipe.

Cathedral

St. Gabriel Cathedral

The largest church on Rodrigues Island is an impressive stone building.

Ruins

Flat Island Quarantine Station

In the 19th century, Flat Island served as a quarantine station for immigrants to prevent the spread of diseases.

Monument

Marie Reine de la Paix

An open shrine on a hill overlooking Port Louis, erected in gratitude for peace after World War II.

Ruins

Belle Mare Sugar Mill Tower

A lonely stone tower on the east coast, reminding of the region's once-thriving sugar industry.

Ruins

Ile de la Passe Fortifications

This small island in the Bay of Grand Port played a crucial role in the famous naval battle of 1810.

Nature

Lake

Mare aux Vacoas

The largest reservoir in Mauritius, located on the central plateau.

Lake

Mare Longue Reservoir

An upland reservoir near the Black River Gorges, surrounded by primary forest.

Park

Telfair Garden

A historical garden in Souillac, named after the naturalist Charles Telfair.

Round Island

A strictly protected nature reserve north of Mauritius, famous for its unique endemic reptiles and birds.

Serpent Island

A steep, volcanic rocky island north of Mauritius that, despite its name, does not host any snakes.

Ile aux Bénitiers

A long, narrow island in the Le Morne bay, surrounded by coconut trees and clear waters.

Ile d'Ambre

A natural island in the northern lagoon, known for its extensive mangrove forests.

Ile aux Cerfs

A picturesque island off the east coast, famous for its white sand beaches and shallow turquoise lagoon.

Peak

Tourelle du Tamarin

A standalone mountain on the west coast, rising steeply above the village of Tamarin.

Peak

Trois Mamelles

A distinctive three-peaked mountain in the west of the island.

Cities & Architecture

Eureka House

A magnificent colonial house in Moka, famous for its 109 doors and windows.

Blue Penny Museum

This museum in Port Louis is dedicated to the art and history of the island.

Frederick Hendrik Museum

The museum in Vieux Grand Port is located on the site of the first human settlement in Mauritius.

Bridge

Cavendish Bridge

This historical bridge in Mahébourg spans the Rivière La Chaux.

L'Aventure du Sucre

This former sugar factory has been transformed into a modern museum.

Robert Edward Hart Museum

The museum 'La Nef' in Souillac is dedicated to the Mauritian poet Robert Edward Hart.