Top 5 Places To Go In Mauritius
The beautiful island of Mauritius is home to a variety of outstanding landscapes. Located in Eastern cost of Africa, near Madagascar, Mauritius has 2,040 km² of land with 1,266 million (2021) of people living on it! Not as small as you thought, eh? But don’t get it wrong, you still can drive from one side to another in less than 3 hours! As a tropical Island, the weather never goes below 19c and beyond 35c. Also, the island was the home of the famous bird, Dodos, that unfortunately are extinct. In the first post of the website, we would like to introduce you to the five must go places in Mauritius, so you could take the most advantage of your stay there. Just a disclaimer, as Mauritius has a huge number of beaches, we will try to differentiate a bit.
#5 - Charamel Waterfall
Chamarel Waterfall is the first must to go place in Mauritius that needs to be mentioned. Chamarel is the biggest waterfall in Mauritius with 100 meters high. From a distance of 1 and half hour away from the capital Port Louis, this beautiful waterfall formed because of the St. Denis river, which flows through the island. The top of the waterfall is inside private property, making it not accessible for the public. The plunge pool is also a very hard trail to access, unfortunately. But this doesn’t take the magical aspect that Charamel brings. There is a lookout that is easily accessible, with a deck where you can sightsee the waterfall with a breathtaking visual.
#4 - Le Pouche
Le Pouce is one of the biggest mountains in Mauritius with its summit reaching 812 meters. Long ago named Mountain of Immortals because of a plant that was founded there. The mountain is famous for its hiking and outstanding view once reaching the top. From up there, many places that are mentioned here later on can be seen. A panoramic view of Le Morne, Capital Port Louis, St. Pierre (another big city from Mauritius), and many more. The hiking is considered easy besides having a steep climb to the summit. Just a reminder that on the trails, you can find many different pathways that lead to different locations. The hiking can be made at different times of the day, one the best ones being at the sunset, a truly magnificent sight of how the day goes in Mauritius.
#3 - Tamarin
Tamarin is a village on the western coast of Mauritius, where forest, beach and river meet. It’s located 30 km away (1 hour) from Port Louis. This part of Mauritius is well-known for surfing spots and nightlife, bringing a whole day's entertainment for whoever is on location. The beach links with the river, giving a paradisaic and relaxing ambience. Originating as a fisherman’s village, Tamarind became one of the best destinations to go in Mauritius, with the mix of residential area and holiday destination. It’s also a house for excellent stays in meaning of hotels, varying from two to five starts, some of them showing some outstanding views and hospitality.
#2 - Grand Baie
Grand Baie is a coastal village located north of Mauritius, a pleasant location to visit all-year long. The resort town is the most popular destination for tourists in Mauritius. The village offers a large variety of activities from window shopping to enjoying a calmful sunbathing on the nearby beach. Additionally to that, Grand Baie is home for a larger number of restaurants, traditional local and craft shops (some that have been operating for over 50 years!), stands that offer juices and fast foods, water sports, hotels, and even modern shopping centers! It is considered a top shopping destination, as it carries a good variety of clothes, jewelry and souvenirs. Grand Baie is a complete package to enjoy your vacations without the need to move around.
#1 - Le Morne
Le Morne Brabant is definitely one of the best locations to visit in Mauritius, being considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008, the beautiful peninsula is famous for its turquoise water and for the constant practice of windsurfing. If you are a fan, make sure to check out nearby rental stores! The peninsula stays close to a beautiful mountain with 556 meters (1,824 ft.) above the sea level and covers over 12 hectares being the house of many caves and overhangs. Le Morne is located at the extreme southwestern tip of Mauritius and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Mauritius. Also, it is possible to hike until the summit of the mountain, with an outstanding 3.5 kms of trail available for an incredible experience and an even more incredible view.
