After visiting Mauritius, Mark Twain once famously said, “Mauritius was made first, then heaven was copied from it”. After visiting Mauritius, you would feel, that if Mark Twain had not said that, these words would have been yours. Republic of Mauritius is considered to be among the most beautiful and most visited countries in the African continent. Apart from the natural beauty of Mauritius, another thing that will strike you instantly will be the welcoming nature of the Mauritian people.
Situated off the southeast coast of African mainland, Mauritius is nearly 900 km east of the island of Madagascar. This tropical paradise covers an area of nearly 1,864 sq km in Indian Ocean and is covered with some excellent lagoons, coral reefs and golden beaches. Along with Mauritius Island, islands of St. Brandon, Rodrigues and the Agalega Islands are also a part of Republic of Mauritius.
Anyways, there are plenty more words that you can use to describe Mauritius as the beauty of the country invariably makes its every guest a poet. The crystal clear lagoons and white sandy beaches not only give tourists to see the wonders of nature but also options for many adventure activities like scuba diving, snorkeling and surfing. A big part of this island nation is mountainous thus creating opportunity for trekking and challenging biking.
The culture here bears influence of Indian, Chinese and European cultures. You will be amazed to know the number of festivals of different religions that are celebrated here. Christmas, Cavadee, Chinese New Year, Père Laval, Diwali, Mahashivratri and many others festivals are integral part of Mauritian culture.
Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius and is situated on the western side of the country. One can see a lot of history of Mauritius through the many historical buildings that are situated here. Other important cities of Mauritius are Grand Bay, Bel Air, and Rose-Belle
Things to Do in Mauritius
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Water Sports: The Fun Begins Mauritius has some of the most exquisite beaches and lagoons in the world that support a lot of adventure sports like snorkeling, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, wind surfing, sailing and many... |
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Bird Watching: Winged Wonders Bird watching is a significant part of tourism in Mauritius. There are many national parks in Mauritius that are world famous only for their bird population. Some of the must visit destinations... |
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Trekking: Walking On to Heights Such is the beauty of Mauritius that no nature lover can abstain himself from enjoying at least few days of trekking through the many national parks of the country. The Black River Gorges National... |
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Biking: Get Into The Groove If trekking helps you get the best out of Mauritius, biking lets you get the best as well as the most out of this country. Surrounded by heavenly beauty on all sides of the route, the well marked... |
Places to See in Mauritius
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Black River Gorges National Park Black River Gorges was declared a national park in the year 1994. The park, along with housing numerous fauna species, is also home to most of the remaining humid rainforest of Mauritius. Covering... |
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Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden The name of this park might not be easy to remember, but it sure is hard to forget the garden once you get a sight of it. People address the park as SSR Botanical Garden but it is also commonly... |
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Martello Tower They are a form of forts which were an effective defensive structures and were built in many countries during 19th century. The ones in Mauritius are as well preserved as anywhere else. The thick... |
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Le Morne Cultural Landscape This is one of the two UNESCO recognized World Heritage Sties of Mauritius. Le Morne Cultural Landscape is situated on the southernmost tip of Mauritius. The main attraction of this peninsula is a... |
