Mauritius, Mauritius

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Mauritius

Lagoons & nature

A first sense of place

Mauritius combines sheltered lagoons, mountains, forests, and towns shaped by a multicultural history.

An Indian Ocean island combining coastal lagoons, mountains, and multicultural heritage.

Island nationMascarene Islands
Why visit

Three ways into Mauritius

01

Le Morne

02

Black River Gorges

03

Port Louis

2026 destination guide

Discover every side of Mauritius

A reviewed edit of essential sights, culture, modern city life, and nature—using only the categories that genuinely fit this destination.

01

Nature & outdoors

4 selected places
Le Morne Brabant
01

Le Morne Brabant

A mountain and peninsula on the southwest coast, joining striking landscape with deep cultural history.

Black River Gorges National Park
02

Black River Gorges National Park

The island's largest protected area, with trails, waterfalls, and views across forested gorges.

Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth
03

Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth

A multicoloured geological formation in the green Chamarel landscape of the southwest.

Pamplemousses Botanical Garden
04

Pamplemousses Botanical Garden

A historic tropical garden known for its palms and giant water-lily ponds.

02

History & heritage

1 selected place
Aapravasi Ghat
01

Aapravasi Ghat

A Port Louis World Heritage site interpreting indenture and migration across the Indian Ocean.

03

Shopping & lifestyle

1 selected place
Port Louis & Caudan Waterfront
01

Port Louis & Caudan Waterfront

The capital combines its central market, museums, shopping, and waterfront promenade.

The journey rhythm

Choose the experiences that give the journey meaning

01

Lagoons & snorkelling

02

Nature trails

03

Port Louis & heritage

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Content reviewed 19 August 2026
Official Mauritius guideImage sources & credits
A Digital Experience by Tarik Bamarouf