Mauritius is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, both for family vacations and honeymooners. Mauritius is located on the east coast of the African continent consisting of three islands in the Indian Ocean. The splendid beauty of Mauritius combines white sand beaches, picturesque mountains and green sugar cane plantations, tropical jungles. Its mild year-round climate and multicultural heritage attract tourists from all over the world.
Port Louis- is the main port and capital of Mauritius. Surrounded by a mountain range, called the Port Louis Moka Range, the city is one of the most picturesque cities on the world map. Port Louis top attractions include:
• The Caudan promenade
• Port Louis Bazaar Police Headquarters
• The Chinatown of Mauritius
• Theold Port Louis Theater
Along with these, the city has three museums to its credit, namely
• The Blue Penny Museum
• Mauritius Natural History Museum
• Mauritius Seal Museum
Chamarel Park – Land of 7 colors and Chamarel waterfalls – The “land of seven colors. This is the only place in the world where the dunes of 7 colors come together in one place. The unique dunes are red, brown, violet, green , blues, violets and yellow with a predominance of violet and red.
Black River Gorges National Park: It is a national park located in the mountainous part of the south-west of the country and is very popular among Mauritian holiday destinations. The park is home to many species of wild animals and birds.
Euroka Creole House – A unique Creole house surrounded by the Moka River and the waterfalls of the Moka mountain range.
Gabriel Island – This is a famous island located near Redonda Island and Isla Plana, in the extreme north of Mauritius.
Island Île aux Cerfs: the famous island of the deer is located in the district of Flacq, near the east coast. The sandy beaches and the beautiful lagoon make it an attractive tourist destination.
Souillac – Here the gentle curves of the north coast and the high cliffs that drop steeply into the sea. Telfair Garden is the place that attracts the most tourists in Souillac.
Mahebourg: the main fishing centers of Mauritius located in the bay of Grand Port. The Naval Museum in the French colonial mansion, is the most popular place in this port.
Ile aux Aigrettes – Ile aux Aigrettes- A small coral island off the coast of the town of Mahebourg is a nature conservation site that is being preserved by the Mauritius Wildlife Foundation. The island is home to the rarest birds in the world, the kestrel, Pink Pigeon. The extremely rare Green Gecko Phelsuma and the Aldabra Giant Tortoise can also be seen here.
Grand Bassin- A lake located in a secluded mountainous area in the Savanne district is very popular with major Mauritian holiday destinations. The Grand Bassin is a Mauritian Hindu community on the sacred lake, as they make a pilgrimage every year on the Maha Sivaratri / “Great Night of Siva”.
Mauritius Botanical Garden: The botanical garden is also known as the Pamplemonsses Garden and the SSR Botanical Garden. Located near Port Louis, Pamplemonsses is the oldest botanical garden in the southern hemisphere. Giant water lilies, 85 varieties of palm trees and spice garden and unique tourist destination in Mauritius.
Chamarel waterfalls, Alexandra waterfalls, Tamarindo waterfalls, Rochester waterfalls, Exil waterfalls are some famous waterfalls that make Mauritius one of the most attractive tourist destinations on the world map.
