Mauritius: Travelling

Transportation From Airport to City Centre:

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car Rental
Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)	48 km/29 miles	approx MUR 1,800	between MAU 15.00 and MAU 38.00	not available	approx 1 hr

Means of Transport Recommended in the Rest of the Country

Train reservation services

Mauritius has no railway systems

Major airlines

You Can Consult The EU Air Safety List. Look Also at the rating of the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Different Forms of Tourism

Historical

Mauritius is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Le Morne Cultural Landscape (including a basaltic monolith) and Aapravasi Ghat (the original immigration depot from where the modern indentured labour diaspora began).
Fort Adelaide (or Citadel Fort) is a British military installation from the 19th century overlooking the harbour and Port Louis which has been converted into a national museum. The Postal Museum's building - built between 1865 and 1870 - is another historic site, the same as for the colonial Eureka House which dates back to the 1830s.

Cultural

The National History Museum in Port Louis highlights the social and cultural history of Mauritius. Other museums include the Frederik Hendrik Museum and the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Memorial Centre for Culture.
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Nature

Mauritius is a country rich in biodiversity and has three national parks and one natural reserve: the Black River Gorges National Park in the South-Western part of the island; the Bras d'Eau National Park in the North-East, the Islets National Park which comprises eight of the forty-nine small islets that surround Mauritius; and the nature reserve Grande Montagne in the Eastern part of Rodrigues Island.

Religious

Mauritius is a diverse country in terms of religious beliefs. Some of the main sacred places include the Jummah Masjid Mosque, the Hindu pilgrimage site Ganga Talao Sacred Lake, the Kwan Tee Pagoda, the Chapel of Cap Malheureux, and the Kaylasson Temple (the oldest Tamil temple of Mauritius).

Thermal

Mauritius has no natural hot springs; however, SPA centres are available in many luxury hotels throughout the island.

Beach

With approximately 330 km of coastline, Mauritius is renowned for its stunning beaches. Some of the most famous are Flic en Flac, Pereybere, Grand Baie, Deer Island Beaches, Belle Mare, Blue Bay, Le Morne, Gris Gris, Trou aux, and Mont Choisy. Click here for further information.

Winter Sports

Due to its climate, no winter sports can be performed in Mauritius.

Outdoor Activities

Outdoor activities in the country are generally linked to the sea. Most hotels in Mauritius offer very accessible activities such as pedalo, kayak, stand-up paddle, and glass-bottom boat. Kitesurfing and diving are also very popular, as well as fishing tours.

Shopping

Port Louis can count on the Le Caudan Waterfront shopping mall, the Happy World House mall, and several local craft markets. Other major shopping centres include Grand Baie's La Croisette, the Bagatelle Mall in Moka, and the Cascavelle Shopping Mall in Flic en Flac.

Health and Safety

Health Precautions

No specific vaccination is required. For further information, consult the dedicated page on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

For Further Information on Sanitary Conditions

Safety & Health Measures
UK Gov Foreign Travel Advice - Mauritius

For Further Information on Safety Conditions

Safety and Security advice - UK Government

Time Difference and Climate

Time and Time Difference

It is %T:%M %A In Port Louis (GMT+4)

Summer Time Period

Summer time in Mauritius is from October to April.