Mauritius, an Indian Ocean island nation, is known for its beaches, lagoons, and reefs. The mountainous interior includes Black River Gorges National Park, with rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails, and wildlife like the flying fox.
The Capital Port Louis has sites such as the Champs de Mars horse track, Eureka plantation house, and 18th-century Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens.
If you are planning to visit Mauritius, here are the top five places you should visit.
Chamarel – The Rainbow on the Earth
A popular tourist place, Chamarel, is a small area of strikingly bare landscape comprising of sand of seven distinct colours. The multi-coloured land is a natural phenomenon and one of the best things to do in Mauritius for it provides a glimpse into one of the amazing geological wonders of the world. A great place for photo-ops, this place also sees lots of visitors who come here for a day picnic.
Visit Ile Aux Cerfs
Famous for its white sandy beaches, beautiful blue lagoon, and plenty of entertaining activities on, a visit to Ile Aux Cerfs (Deer Island) is something you can’t miss out while vacationing in Mauritius. If you are looking for a fun-filled day at one of the idyllic Mauritian beaches, this private island fits the bill.
Explore some peaceful and secluded coves to relax as you take a short walk along the main beach. Mauritian golfing with a backdrop of a gorgeous lagoon is one experience that stays with you even after you are long gone from this beautiful place.
Go Hiking in the Black River Gorges National Park
If you are the type who likes to hike, then the Black River Gorges National Park is the best place for you to visit.
The park is a mixture of everything you can ever dream of with facilities for picnic areas and 60 kilometres of trails. The park also houses special species of animals managed by the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation research and conservation projects.
Curious Corner of Chamarel
This is like the place in Mauritius you should never forget to visit because it is that place that’ll complete your visit. Suitable for all age groups, the Curious Corner of Chamarel, is a distinct attraction of Mauritius. If you are a fan of quirky, this place will definitely amuse you.
Check out its 40 exhibits set in 5000 sq. metres and be ready to be physically challenged with the riddles and artifices as soon as you walk in. This fascinating world of optical illusions will leave you flabbergasted but the fun is unbeatable for sure.
Hang out at Port Louis, Mauritius
I bet you don’t want to miss out hanging out at the gorgeous capital city of Mauritius – Port Louis and explore its prodigious, iconic hotspots right from Fort Adelaide, to Blue Penny Museum, to St. James Cathedral, Central Market, to the Natural History Museum and Caudan Waterfront, etc.
Its downtown streets, well-maintained colonial houses, ethnic quarters give the onlookers glimpses of various cultures borrowed from the Middle East, Europe, and India, etc.
