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MRU · 20.43° S · 57.67° E · Indian Ocean

Mauritius

Indian Ocean island of lagoons, mountains and resort hotels.

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About Mauritius

In short

  • Le Morne Brabant
  • Black River Gorges
  • Chamarel coloured earth
  • Port Louis market
  • Catamaran trips to Île aux Cerfs

At a glance

Country
Mauritius
Region
Indian Ocean
Local time
GMT+4
Time difference
2 hours behind Dhaka
Currency
Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages
English
Main airport
  • MRUSir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
Flight time
About 12 hoursFrom Gatwick
Best time to visit
May to June and September to December
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Mauritius is ringed by coral reefs, which keep its lagoons calm and clear. Resorts line the coast at Le Morne, Belle Mare and Grand Baie, and the island's mix of Indian, African, French and Chinese heritage shows in its food and festivals.

Inland, Black River Gorges National Park has hiking trails and waterfalls, and Chamarel is known for its coloured earth. Port Louis has a busy central market and the Aapravasi Ghat, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The cooler, drier months from May to December are the most popular.

When to go

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