[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":1617},["ShallowReactive",2],{"item:\u002Fmiddle-east-africa\u002Fbest-places-to-visit-in-mauritius":3,"platform:site":1187,"more:\u002Fmiddle-east-africa\u002Fbest-places-to-visit-in-mauritius":1570},{"id":4,"title":5,"aiRevisedAt":6,"authors":7,"body":12,"canonical":1118,"category":1119,"categorySlugs":1127,"cid":1128,"cover":1129,"description":1131,"extension":1132,"featured":1133,"language":1134,"meta":1135,"navigation":1136,"noindex":1133,"ogImage":1137,"path":1138,"publishedAt":1139,"readingMinutes":1140,"recipe":1118,"related":1141,"revisedAt":1118,"seo":1174,"seoDescription":1131,"seoTitle":5,"sortKey":1118,"sources":1175,"stem":1180,"tagSlugs":1181,"tags":1182,"translations":1183,"type":1184,"url":1185,"__hash__":1186},"platformItems\u002Fplatform\u002Fitems\u002F80011.md","Mauritius Beyond the Postcard: 16 Spots Worth Your Time","2026-10-21T04:08:48.000Z",[8],{"name":9,"slug":10,"role":11},"Avery Mitchell","avery-mitchell","author",{"type":13,"value":14,"toc":1085},"minimark",[15,19,22,25,28,37,43,48,51,56,59,62,75,78,82,85,88,92,99,104,115,118,153,159,163,170,175,186,189,213,224,228,236,241,252,255,267,273,277,284,289,300,303,331,334,338,345,350,361,364,396,407,411,418,423,434,440,464,468,474,479,490,493,517,520,524,530,535,546,549,572,576,582,587,598,604,607,619,624,630,634,641,646,657,660,676,679,683,689,694,705,708,724,731,735,742,747,760,763,768,800,806,809,820,824,831,836,847,850,862,866,873,878,889,892,908,912,918,923,934,940,956,960,966,971,982,985,1000,1016,1020,1023,1027,1030,1034,1037,1041,1044,1048,1051,1055,1058,1061,1064,1067,1070,1073,1080],[16,17,18],"p",{},"Mauritius may be small, but it packs a serious punch. Round a bend and something scenic appears. Board a bus and the sky puts on a show. Stub your toe? At least the backdrop while you hop around yelping is lovely.",[16,20,21],{},"So yes, there are loads of gorgeous places to visit in Mauritius, and plenty could claim the title of \"best.\" As with much of what I write about this island, some spots are heavily touristed and handed to visitors on a plate, while others fly under the radar.",[16,23,24],{},"This list mixes both — balance matters. I'll cover a few of the island's biggest draws, though perhaps fewer than you'd find elsewhere online. That's because I wanted to leave room for other standout spots: quiet, peaceful places made for lazy days of getting work done, chatting nonsense, eating local snacks, and doing as little as possible.",[16,26,27],{},"Sound like a good day? Then you're my sort of person. Ready? Let's look at some of the best places to visit in Mauritius.",[16,29,30],{},[31,32],"img",{"alt":33,"height":34,"src":35,"width":36},"Hiking on Mauritus's south coast - the place to visit for adventure",1101,"\u002Fphotos\u002Fc81f39c5daf73071c0c2.webp",1600,[16,38,39],{},[40,41,42],"em",{},"And yes, there will be stunning nature.",[44,45,47],"h2",{"id":46},"want-a-great-area-to-unwind-this-is-the-best-chill-zone-in-mauritius","Want a great area to unwind? This is the best chill zone in Mauritius",[16,49,50],{},"FIRST TIME IN MAURITIUS? View on Airbnb",[52,53,55],"h3",{"id":54},"le-morne","Le Morne",[16,57,58],{},"Le Morne gives you a bit of everything Mauritius offers: gorgeous beaches, unhurried village life, towering mountains, hiking, waterfalls, and local food. It's the best.",[16,60,61],{},"THINGS TO DO:",[63,64,65,69,72],"ul",{},[66,67,68],"li",{},"Climb Le Morne mountain for a spectacular sunrise or sunset.",[66,70,71],{},"Head to the beach for kitesurfing, fishing, or simply relaxing.",[66,73,74],{},"Explore more of Mauritius's wild south coast.",[16,76,77],{},"View on Airbnb",[44,79,81],{"id":80},"the-best-places-to-visit-in-mauritius","The Best Places to Visit in Mauritius",[16,83,84],{},"Ready for that balanced list? Let's get to the main course — I'm hungry.",[16,86,87],{},"From honeymoon spots to famous sights and peaceful corners, let's tour the island.",[52,89,91],{"id":90},"_1-mahebourg-an-overlooked-place-to-go-in-mauritius","#1 – Mahebourg – An overlooked place to go in Mauritius",[16,93,94],{},[31,95],{"alt":96,"height":97,"src":98,"width":36},"Mahebourg waterfont during a Mauritius cyclone",1200,"\u002Fphotos\u002Fab1fc36d85b97400cebf.webp",[16,100,101],{},[40,102,103],{},"Listen, I was there in cyclone season — sorry about that.",[63,105,106,109,112],{},[66,107,108],{},"Close to the airport.",[66,110,111],{},"Surrounded by pretty scenery.",[66,113,114],{},"Possibly the best mine bouille in Mauritius.",[16,116,117],{},"We start the list with Mahebourg largely for its location — just 10 km from the airport. True, the island is small enough that you could travel anywhere in Mauritius right after landing. But Mahebourg gets overlooked, so let's show it some love.",[63,119,120,127],{},[66,121,122,126],{},[123,124,125],"strong",{},"Why it's awesome:"," Though not as old as the capital, Port Louis, it's still a really pretty city. It feels much more local, partly because there are fewer tourists and less development than in Port Louis. It also sits in a perfect spot on the south-east coast, surrounded by some of Mauritius's most attractive places.",[66,128,129,132,133,136,137,140,141,144,145,148,149,152],{},[123,130,131],{},"What to do there:"," First things first: go to ",[123,134,135],{},"Coin Casse Croute"," and get a ",[40,138,139],{},"mine bouille"," (Sino-Mauritian boiled noodles). Specifically, a seafood mine bouille. What kind of seafood? No idea, but holy sweet halim, that mine bouille knows how to treat my tastebuds!\nBeyond that, the ",[123,142,143],{},"Mahebourg Waterfront"," is crazy pretty. If you've just landed, this will be your first taste of Mauritius's twinkling turquoise waters.\nFor a bit of exploration outside the city, there are peaceful fishing villages scattered around Mahebourg, ",[123,146,147],{},"Lion Mountain"," towers over the coastline and is a prime spot for a day hike, and ",[123,150,151],{},"Blue Bay"," just outside town is the beginner course in those exquisite white-and-blue beaches.",[16,154,155,158],{},[123,156,157],{},"Sidenote:"," Although there are some great places to stay in Mahebourg, it's equally viable — maybe even preferable — to stay at Blue Bay (by the ocean) and take day trips into Mahebourg and the surrounding areas. That does mean you can't eat that mine bouille three times a day, though… hmm…",[52,160,162],{"id":161},"_2-port-louis-sleepy-city-number-two-and-the-capital-of-mauritius","#2 – Port Louis – Sleepy city number two and the capital of Mauritius",[16,164,165],{},[31,166],{"alt":167,"height":168,"src":169,"width":36},"Woman at a Port Louis church praying to Jesus",1221,"\u002Fphotos\u002F017cec797852f1441715.webp",[16,171,172],{},[40,173,174],{},"Mauritius: an island of Indian and African descendants who speak French, sell single cigarettes, and eat dumplings and noodles. It's a real wide net.",[63,176,177,180,183],{},[66,178,179],{},"A chill capital.",[66,181,182],{},"Also a pretty capital.",[66,184,185],{},"Cheap food.",[16,187,188],{},"The laid-back capital of Mauritius. It's quiet and not a lot is going on; it bustles when school lets out, drops off after sundown, and I love it for that. This ain't no Asian metropolis — this is city life done slow island style.",[63,190,191,196],{},[66,192,193,195],{},[123,194,125],{}," Honestly, it's just a nice place in Mauritius to visit. It's not hectic or crazy; it's a pretty port city with some crowds but nothing major. There's cheap local city food around (amazing, considering Mauritius can be quite expensive) and some old-style colonial architecture mixed with modern touches. This isn't the best place to visit in Mauritius nor the most stunning — backpacking in Mauritius is always going to be about those serene natural attractions — but I like it.",[66,197,198,200,201,204,205,208,209,212],{},[123,199,131],{}," Much like Mahebourg, a walk along the ",[123,202,203],{},"Port Louis Waterfront"," is a pleasant stroll. ",[123,206,207],{},"Les Jardins De La Compagnie",", a small but packed garden, is equally tranquil.\nAs for a historical place in Mauritius, ",[123,210,211],{},"Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Site"," provides important education on Mauritius's slavery-based and colonial roots. Plus, it's free! Strong recommendation.\nOtherwise, to be honest, I never visited Port Louis much except when I had errands to run and felt like a little explore. Even as a place in Mauritius to visit at night for a spot of partying, Port Louis is not your best bet. It's sleepy in every sense of the word.",[16,214,215,216,219,220,223],{},"Check out ",[123,217,218],{},"Chapeau La Paille"," for a dank and delicious ",[40,221,222],{},"dahl puri"," (like a roti burrito but different). Local bus stop eats just get better.",[52,225,227],{"id":226},"_3-flic-en-flac-top-of-mauritiuss-tourist-places-to-visit","#3 – Flic en Flac – Top of Mauritius's tourist places to visit",[16,229,230],{},[31,231],{"alt":232,"height":233,"src":234,"width":235},"Aerial view of Flic en Flac Beach - most popular tourist place in Mauritius",749,"\u002Fphotos\u002F00ffbbe335ca08cc7001.webp",1000,[16,237,238],{},[40,239,240],{},"Eh.",[63,242,243,246,249],{},[66,244,245],{},"Top-notch beach.",[66,247,248],{},"Excellent facilities.",[66,250,251],{},"Crazy touristy.",[16,253,254],{},"Can I call Flic en Flac the tourist capital of Mauritius? I dunno, but I'm gonna do it anyway. It's fully built for the tourist-in-Mauritius life. If that's what you're looking for, this is where to go in Mauritius without a shadow of a doubt.",[63,256,257,262],{},[66,258,259,261],{},[123,260,125],{}," Look, it's certainly not my vibe. Flic en Flac has exploded and it's not necessarily a pretty explosion: it's more like a grotesque explosion with shrapnel and disembodied swimsuit bods flying everywhere. Developments, apartment complexes, high-end resorts, and souvenir shopping pave the way in Flic en Flac.\nAll that said, it still definitely makes the shortlist of the most beautiful beaches in Mauritius. Besides, when is a BBQ at the beach ever not awesome?",[66,263,264,266],{},[123,265,131],{}," Pack for the beach because it's beach resort town things! Eat some breakfast, go for a swim, work on your tan, fall asleep in the sun and regret your life choices later… There's also some properly good snorkelling and diving in Flic en Flac, so that's a nice bit of something to break up the nothing.\nFor the beach holiday thing, it's still one of the best places to visit in Mauritius with the family. Maybe not so much for travellers. With a whole host of restaurants, clubs, casinos, and all the other jazz (Flic en Flac is arguably the top party place in Mauritius for more mainstream events), you'll spend a lot of money while seemingly not doing a lot of anything.",[16,268,269,272],{},[123,270,271],{},"Shoutout and reminder:"," As Mauritius's tourism has exploded, bad practices have crept in, particularly in Flic en Flac. There are a number of beachfront resorts and hotels in Flic en Flac that now have private beaches, off-limits to everyone including locals. Stay somewhere cool; don't stay somewhere gross.",[52,274,276],{"id":275},"_4-poudre-dor-a-peaceful-place-in-mauritius-my-favourite","#4 – Poudre d'Or – A peaceful place in Mauritius — my favourite",[16,278,279],{},[31,280],{"alt":281,"height":282,"src":283,"width":36},"Exploring a ghost house in Poudre d'Or - my best place to visit in Mauritius",758,"\u002Fphotos\u002F6a36eff601eed810fb0f.webp",[16,285,286],{},[40,287,288],{},"Oogity-boogity.",[63,290,291,294,297],{},[66,292,293],{},"Not touristic at all.",[66,295,296],{},"But still close to some of Mauritius's famous tourist places.",[66,298,299],{},"So, so peaceful.",[16,301,302],{},"If Port Louis is sleepy, then Poudre d'Or is comatose. A fishing village on Mauritius's north coast and just an exquisitely quiet place to visit. Nothing ever happens in Poudre d'Or.",[63,304,305,310],{},[66,306,307,309],{},[123,308,125],{}," It really feels like you've abandoned all sense of Mauritius's various tourist spots. There are a few local shops in town that shut down early, one snack that stays open late so people can get their takeaway munchies (down the road from the mosque), and the locals still gather at the village hall to watch the community television at night. The simple village life awaits.",[66,311,312,314,315,318,319,322,323,326,327,330],{},[123,313,131],{}," Shit all! It's sweet glorious village life. A little bit of aimless exploration is the name of the game. (There's a creepy-ass ghost house on the point which definitely needs to be enjoyed.)\nIt's a good base for visiting a few other places in Mauritius's north. ",[123,316,317],{},"Pamplemousses"," has the rather charming ",[123,320,321],{},"Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens"," and is good for a nice day trip. Otherwise, ",[123,324,325],{},"Grand Baie"," and ",[123,328,329],{},"Grand Gaube"," nearby are two extremely beautiful places to visit in Mauritius… which is exactly why they're the next two entries on the list!",[16,332,333],{},"Oh, and there's a ten-outta-ten friendly roti man near the bus stop on the west side of the waterfront.",[52,335,337],{"id":336},"_5-grand-baie-another-tourist-favourite-place-to-visit-in-the-north-of-mauritius","#5 – Grand Baie – Another tourist-favourite place to visit in the north of Mauritius",[16,339,340],{},[31,341],{"alt":342,"height":343,"src":344,"width":36},"Grand Gaube Beach - a honeymoon place in Mauritius",1092,"\u002Fphotos\u002Fdd59f89184293dcebc6f.webp",[16,346,347],{},[40,348,349],{},"Little known Hinduism fact: Mauritius was Shiva's number one sabbatical destination in Africa.",[63,351,352,355,358],{},[66,353,354],{},"Sweet baby blues, I got lost in those eyes!",[66,356,357],{},"Very touristic.",[66,359,360],{},"But big enough to break away.",[16,362,363],{},"I'm not a fan of Grand Baie vibe-wise per se, however, it is undeniably exquisitely beautiful! If nothing else, it's a must-see place in Mauritius though not necessarily a must-stay one. Unless you like your remote African island with resorts and casinos, of course.",[63,365,366,375],{},[66,367,368,370,371,374],{},[123,369,125],{}," Much like the Blue Bay twinkling turquoise introduction, Grand Baie brings more of the white sand and shining water, though maybe with a touch more green in the palette. Front-and-centre is painfully touristic but the good thing about ",[40,372,373],{},"Grand"," Baie is that it's a grand… bay! There's more than one spot around.",[66,376,377,379,380,383,384,387,388,391,392,395],{},[123,378,131],{}," If you are looking for the Mauritian tourism thing, Grand Baie provides; casinos, activities (mostly of the aquatic variety), shopping, clubs, etc… it's all there. Grand Baie is another of Mauritius's must-visit places for diving too.\nTo be totally fair though, you'll probably be doing a fat lot of nothing on the beaches… which is good because that's where Grand Baie truly shines! The main beach in the centre is, again, eh, but it chills out if you walk further along.\n",[123,381,382],{},"Pereybere"," is another hit with the tourists, as is ",[123,385,386],{},"Mont Choisy"," on the other side. ",[123,389,390],{},"La Cuvette"," is a bit more tucked away though calling it a Mauritian hidden gem is reaching. For a nice balance between the majestic well-frequented beachness and the lovely localness, head to ",[123,393,394],{},"Trou aux Biches"," (pronounced True Ox Bitches if you're a hipcat).",[16,397,398,399,402,403,406],{},"Oh, for food, yeah, sod the fancy restaurants! Hunt around for ",[123,400,401],{},"Ti Kouloir Snack"," for a mean ",[40,404,405],{},"boulette"," (dumplings) and mine bouille. It's not on Google Maps; you'll have to find it the old-fashioned way!",[52,408,410],{"id":409},"_6-grand-gaube-the-perfectly-chill-alternative-to-grand-baie","#6 – Grand Gaube – The perfectly chill alternative to Grand Baie",[16,412,413],{},[31,414],{"alt":415,"height":416,"src":417,"width":36},"A man and a dog at a beautiful beach place in Grand Gaube, Mauritius",978,"\u002Fphotos\u002Fbf5629c4d47414fbc865.webp",[16,419,420],{},[40,421,422],{},"I called him Pima. It was the closest thing I had to a romantic walk on the beach while in Mauritius.",[63,424,425,428,431],{},[66,426,427],{},"Has the scenery of Grand Baie without the vibe.",[66,429,430],{},"A long time ago, this was the Amsterdam of Mauritius.",[66,432,433],{},"An abundance of sea-penises.",[16,435,436,437],{},"Too many dicks. Some might call them sea cucumbers but semantics be damned! They're booby-trapped penises on the seafloor and when I step on them, I want to go back to Australia with the snakes and the crocs. ",[40,438,439],{},"Ugh.",[63,441,442,447],{},[66,443,444,446],{},[123,445,125],{}," Well, it's not for the sea penises! (Unless you're into that sorta thing.) That's kinda the payoff you have to make though: Grand Gaube has all of the sensual charm of Grand Baie without any of the emotional availability issues. Gorgeous scenery and much less touristed.",[66,448,449,451,452,455,456,459,460,463],{},[123,450,131],{}," I dunno, man; it's another beach. You know how beaches work — you got dis!\nActually, I do got something super cool for ya! You'll see a mountain on an island close to Grand Gaube — ",[123,453,454],{},"Gunnar's Quoin\u002FCoin de Mire",". Go climb that sucker.\nYou'll need to seduce a local fisherman with your wily bartering charm (and rupees) to get you out there (AND BACK AGAIN), but it certainly makes for a much more unexplored place in Mauritius! Oh, and go get a ",[40,457,458],{},"mine frite"," (fried noodles) from the ",[123,461,462],{},"blue shack on the waterfront",".",[52,465,467],{"id":466},"_7-le-morne-brabant-hiking-beaches-a-yummy-mountain-one-of-mauritiuss-beautiful-places-with-a-bit-of-everything","#7 – Le Morne Brabant – Hiking, beaches, a yummy mountain: one of Mauritius's beautiful places with a bit of everything",[16,469,470],{},[31,471],{"alt":472,"height":282,"src":473,"width":36},"The Le Morne Brabant mountain climb southside","\u002Fphotos\u002F1943d478ccdf309c36a9.webp",[16,475,476],{},[40,477,478],{},"Le Morne is the family bucket deal of Mauritius.",[63,480,481,484,487],{},[66,482,483],{},"Something for everyone.",[66,485,486],{},"A slow and tranquil feeling.",[66,488,489],{},"Excellent sunsets.",[16,491,492],{},"Down on the southwest coast is Le Morne Brabant and the Le Morne peninsula… and it's pure awesome! It's like taking all the best bits of Mauritius and putting them in one sexy spot. Le Morne Brabant is easily one of the most romantic places in Mauritius if you like romancing geographic locations: sweet, seductive, and slow-dancing its way right into your heart.",[63,494,495,504],{},[66,496,497,499,500,503],{},[123,498,125],{}," It's a perfect balance between the tourist\u002Fexpat feeling of the west coast and the slow-tempo fishermen village life of the south coast. You get twinkling wide beaches and luscious forests to the shore. There are vibrant sunsets and dank munchies. There's ganja around ",[40,501,502],{},"(shh)"," and one bang-on sexy mountain with curves in all the right places backdropping the whole thing.\nLe Morne is like being served a platter with doughnuts, pizza, joints, and celery for the vegans. Everybody's happy!",[66,505,506,508,509,512,513,516],{},[123,507,131],{}," Climbing that mountain for sunset is a helluva start! It's actually a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a rather substantial historical site in Mauritius.\nThe beach is another solid choice. Le Morne is one of the best places in Mauritius to go for kitesurfing (fishing too).\nIt's also just a perfect base for exploring the south coast. You can venture along east for the wild south feels, or up north you'll find ",[123,510,511],{},"Chamarel",", ",[123,514,515],{},"Black River Gorges National Park",", plus a tonne of other good bits. Just get out and explore!",[16,518,519],{},"Tourists tend to head to the part of town north of the peninsula or on the peninsula itself. For maximum prettiness, the peninsula is where it's at, but I really dig the village south of the peninsula on the coast. It's much more local and just has really good vibes.",[52,521,523],{"id":522},"_8-mauritiuss-south-coast-the-wild-south","#8 – Mauritius's South Coast – The Wild South",[16,525,526],{},[31,527],{"alt":528,"height":282,"src":529,"width":36},"backpacking chilling by the ocean in mauritius","\u002Fphotos\u002F4c156c93eebfb8730fd3.webp",[16,531,532],{},[40,533,534],{},"Am I officially an influencer now?",[63,536,537,540,543],{},[66,538,539],{},"Fewer people.",[66,541,542],{},"Harsher beaches.",[66,544,545],{},"Just kinda… wider feeling.",[16,547,548],{},"The south is dope and a criminally overlooked place to visit on the Mauritius island. Wider, emptier, a bit rougher, and just a bit further feeling away. Absolutely give the south of Mauritius a bit of attention; it's one of the best things you can do in Mauritius if you ask me. It would be a shame not to soak it up!",[63,550,551,556],{},[66,552,553,555],{},[123,554,125],{}," There are sandy beaches on Mauritius's south coast, but you'll also find the wild beaches. Rocky shorelines flourishing with critter life and mercilessly hounded by some hectic swell. A little bit of exploration in the south — on and off the coast — always seems to offer some dope new spot or waiting secret. Also, the people are crusty yet friendly — yay!",[66,557,558,560,561,326,564,567,568,571],{},[123,559,131],{}," Camping. There's not even a question about it. Pack your gear and essentials because there are so many top places to camp on Mauritius's south coast!\nBoth ",[123,562,563],{},"Maconde Beach",[123,565,566],{},"Benares Beach"," are cool places to visit in Mauritius's south and ripe for some beach camping. There are waterfalls and hikes too; even just walking the coast and cliff lines, though perhaps requiring a bit of bushbashing, makes for an excellent hike.\nYou could opt to base yourself in ",[123,569,570],{},"Souillac"," — it's a busy town and pretty central on the south coast — but honestly, the joy of the south coast is the sparseness. There are quaint little villages along every stretch. It may not offer the full feeling of being lost but the south of Mauritius is definitely one of the best places to visit for a bit of adventure!",[52,573,575],{"id":574},"_9-mauritiuss-mountains-the-beautiful-natural-attractions-of-mauritius-with-that-wonderful-isolated-goodness","#9 – Mauritius's Mountains – The beautiful natural attractions of Mauritius with that wonderful isolated goodness",[16,577,578],{},[31,579],{"alt":580,"height":97,"src":581,"width":36},"Trois Mamelles - a hiking place in Mauritius","\u002Fphotos\u002Fc6ece65280b37f3e3e23.webp",[16,583,584],{},[40,585,586],{},"Wait, there are things that aren't beaches in Mauritius?",[63,588,589,592,595],{},[66,590,591],{},"Sweet mountainy magic.",[66,593,594],{},"Excellent day hikes.",[66,596,597],{},"Island panoramas for days!",[16,599,600,601],{},"From pretty much anywhere you go sightseeing in Mauritius, there'll be a mountain hovering above. Island mountains, beach mountains, mountains skirting the cities — it's that sweet sweet isolated peak goodness! ",[40,602,603],{},"Do you believe in mountains?",[16,605,606],{},"…I do.",[63,608,609,614],{},[66,610,611,613],{},[123,612,125],{}," Dude… it's a mountain! Beaches are cool and all, but they're also super lame and boring. Mountainfolk are where it's at!\nThe mountains in Mauritius are not exactly world-famous trekking places. They all cut unique shapes with yummy faces and boulders (there's not a strong rock climbing scene, so I guarantee that there are some waiting-to-be-discovered routes), however, none of the peaks exceed 900 metres. They're perfect for a day hike for when you need to burn off those newly gained mine bouillie love handles.",[66,615,616,618],{},[123,617,131],{}," Climb dem suckers! Most of the mountains in Mauritius have a trail, even if it's tough to find or require venturing through some private land to reach. Like I said, they're short but sweet day hikes suited for beginners — with some exceptions — to sweat it out and be rewarded with an island panorama (isolated peaks and small islands are a knock-out combo).\nThey're also ripe for camping. They're not so high that it's a harsh night's sleep. In fact, in the midst of a summer humidity, they're probably the best place to go in Mauritius for a good night's sleep.",[16,620,621],{},[40,622,623],{},"But you didn't tell us where to go in Mauritius for some mountainous fun!",[16,625,626,627,463],{},"Yes, I did, right here in the Mauritius hiking guide! Wam, bam, you're welcome, ",[40,628,629],{},"madame",[52,631,633],{"id":632},"_10-mauritiuss-waterfalls-more-places-for-hiking-in-mauritius-with-the-option-of-cooling-off","#10 – Mauritius's Waterfalls – More places for hiking in Mauritius with the option of cooling off!",[16,635,636],{},[31,637],{"alt":638,"height":639,"src":640,"width":36},"Tamarind Falls (Sept Cascade) - best waterfall in Mauritius",985,"\u002Fphotos\u002Fd2675ef4bde8f1bdbdb6.webp",[16,642,643],{},[40,644,645],{},"There are even sexy waterfalls too!",[63,647,648,651,654],{},[66,649,650],{},"Like a mountain except there's water.",[66,652,653],{},"Like a beach except there's hiking!",[66,655,656],{},"Usually some cliff-jumping too.",[16,658,659],{},"You get a mad hike but then you get to finish it with a dope swim: they're places to see in Mauritius with the best of both worlds! There are actually a metric shitton of waterfalls in Mauritius and a lot are pretty spectacular too. Some are secret and hidden — just waiting to be discovered — while others are super popular and for good reasons.",[63,661,662,667],{},[66,663,664,666],{},[123,665,125],{}," Well, they're waterfalls! There's water and its falling… it's pretty simple really! Waterfalls are excellent fun.",[66,668,669,671,672,675],{},[123,670,131],{}," Not all the falls require some hiking. There are plenty of waterfalls that are easily accessible… but that's boring! The best waterfalls need to be earned.\nA top recommendation to check out is ",[123,673,674],{},"Sept Cascade"," (Seven Waterfalls). As the name implies, you get seven for the price of one! And the price is $0 — oh yes. I do, however, recommend starting the hike from the opposite end to most of the tourists (so you're walking uphill facing the falls); you'll have to check out the aforementioned hiking guide for this.",[16,677,678],{},"Waterfalls are excellent and one of the best places for couples to visit in Mauritius! Couples seem to love waterfalls. You get to hang out with your partner while they're wearing minimal clothing, all wet and slippery, while in the middle of a gorgeous forest… Dammit, I think I need to go jump off a waterfall now.",[52,680,682],{"id":681},"_11-the-beautiful-beaches-of-mauritius-duh","#11 – The Beautiful Beaches of Mauritius – Duh",[16,684,685],{},[31,686],{"alt":687,"height":282,"src":688,"width":36},"Posing against Grand Gaube waters - a beautiful place to visit in Mauritius","\u002Fphotos\u002F13453535c6b0f5173274.webp",[16,690,691],{},[40,692,693],{},"Obligatory basic bitch pic!",[63,695,696,699,702],{},[66,697,698],{},"Like duh.",[66,700,701],{},"No shit…",[66,703,704],{},"Sherlock.",[16,706,707],{},"If you're taking a trip to Mauritius, you're probably already cognizant of the presence of some bombshell beaches. That's kinda what Mauritius is famous for. Well, that and the Mauritian rum. Ooh, rum and beaches — holiday set!",[63,709,710,715],{},[66,711,712,714],{},[123,713,125],{}," So goddamn pretty! We're talking squeaky white sands, lagoon-like waters, and the feeling of looking through an impressionist's colour-saturated mind's eye. Actually, that's a lie — no painter could ever accurately capture these motherfuckers.",[66,716,717,719,720,723],{},[123,718,131],{}," I've already touched on a bunch of the beach goodness, but that's barely scraping the surface. I'm pointing you to the guide on Mauritius's best beaches that I wrote because it's a hefty subject.\nThe beaches are easily the best places to visit in Mauritius on a honeymoon by sheer virtue of that seems to be why all the honeymooners travel here. Holding hands, swimming together, applying each other's sun lotion — ",[40,721,722],{},"bleh!"," Where is the adventure!\nThere are a bunch of water activities on Mauritius's beaches too, and a bunch would also be considered adventure activities. Diving, surfing, kitesurfing, burying yourself above the eyeballs and seeing how long you can last before you pass out — it's a real good time! Just take the time to break away from Mauritius's tourist beach places.",[16,725,726,727,730],{},"There are ",[40,728,729],{},"a lot"," of beaches.",[52,732,734],{"id":733},"_12-grand-bassin-ganga-talao-a-historical-place-to-see-in-mauritius","#12 – Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) – A historical place to see in Mauritius",[16,736,737],{},[31,738],{"alt":739,"height":740,"src":741,"width":235},"Shiva statue at Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) - a sacred historical site in Mauritius",667,"\u002Fphotos\u002F65e7b264a16a2b14252c.webp",[16,743,744],{},[40,745,746],{},"Shiva: Mauritius Edition — Now with extra bum chin!",[63,748,749,754,757],{},[66,750,751],{},[40,752,753],{},"Boom Shiva boom bhole!",[66,755,756],{},"One of the more sacred places you can visit in Mauritius.",[66,758,759],{},"Goes off in February!",[16,761,762],{},"Grand Bassin, or Ganga Talao, is another historical site in Mauritius and one with reverent importance to the Mauritian people who still hold to their Hindu origins. Once a year, sometime in February, Maha Shivaratri takes off and Grand Bassin still receives the proper Indian treatment… much to the dismay of many non-Hindu folks on the island.",[16,764,765],{},[40,766,767],{},"Stop with the drums — I'm trying to sleep!",[63,769,770,779],{},[66,771,772,774,775,778],{},[123,773,125],{}," So, Grand Bassin is a crater lake; it's not super impressive if we're strictly speaking its scope, however, it is pretty. The 33-metre-high towering statues that greet you (Shiva and Durga Maa) at the lake are certainly things that it's hard ",[40,776,777],{},"not"," to see in Mauritius too!",[66,780,781,783,784,787,788,791,792,795,796,799],{},[123,782,131],{}," Wander around and check out ",[123,785,786],{},"the various temples"," and the lake; the ",[123,789,790],{},"Hanuman temple"," on the hill offers a sweet view on a clear day (potentially as far as Reunion Island). The real time to visit Grand Bassin is on the aforementioned ",[123,793,794],{},"Maha Shivaratri"," when people — particularly of Hindu background — make barefoot pilgrimages from across the island to the lake blaring speakers and dragging their ornate ",[40,797,798],{},"kawar",". Much like India, Maha Shivaratri used to equally be the pilgrimage of stoners but alas, times have changed in Mauritius.",[16,801,802,805],{},[123,803,804],{},"Why it's awesome extended:"," Initially, I wasn't too enamoured with Grand Bassin — it was just a pretty Hindu lake. But as I spoke to people, particularly of the older generation, my feelings changed.",[16,807,808],{},"Grand Bassin has a number of folk tales and legends to connect it to Shiva, the Ganga, and Mama India. When the Indians were taken from their home and brought to Mauritius by the British, they risked losing their cultural identity and connection to their ancient heritage. Grand Bassin gave them a connection. I heard stories that gave me goosebumps.",[16,810,811,812,815,816,819],{},"The history of Mauritius really isn't so old; two to three generations back and you've already hit slavery (sorry, ",[40,813,814],{},"\"indentured labourers\"","). My friend's great-grandmother knew the man who discovered Grand Bassin and was focal in many of those legends surrounding the place. Taking some time to learn about Grand Bassin gives a window into Mauritius's history and cultural roots, at least regarding the Indian heritage aspect. For that reason, it's both a very interesting ",[40,817,818],{},"and"," important place to visit in Mauritius.",[52,821,823],{"id":822},"_13-the-underwater-waterfall-oh-yes-thats-a-must-see-place-in-mauritius","#13 – The Underwater Waterfall – Oh yes, that's a must-see place in Mauritius",[16,825,826],{},[31,827],{"alt":828,"height":829,"src":830,"width":235},"Mauritius's underwater waterfall illusion - a famous must-see place",714,"\u002Fphotos\u002F18c4243e46d00179f2c8.webp",[16,832,833],{},[40,834,835],{},"Just dope.",[63,837,838,841,844],{},[66,839,840],{},"It's a waterfall that's underwater.",[66,842,843],{},"Ok, not really… it's an optical illusion but still!",[66,845,846],{},"Costly to see.",[16,848,849],{},"How many times in your life have you seen an underwater waterfall? I'd hazard a guess that the number is pretty low! Those pesky universal physics are always getting in the way of shit like that. If you're looking for a unique place in Mauritius that you won't find anywhere else in the world, it may be worth considering forking over the cash for this one.",[63,851,852,857],{},[66,853,854,856],{},[123,855,125],{}," Well, it's certainly a very famous place in Mauritius to visit! Let's talk about the elephant on the island though: it's actually just an optical illusion (caused by the movement of sand on the seafloor). It's definitely an optical illusion worth suspending your disbelief for though because dat shit be tight! Expertly beautiful.",[66,858,859,861],{},[123,860,131],{}," The underwater waterfall is a place to visit in Mauritius's south — off the coast at Le Morne. There's no way to see it without paying for a helicopter tour (or flying your own). You could also snap some pics with a travel photography drone, but I'm not so sure that counts…\nWhat to do there? Well, you look at it and softly coo I suppose. It's also probably another romantic place to visit in Mauritius on a date… provided you're not secretly conspiring to push them out of the chopper, of course.",[52,863,865],{"id":864},"_14-black-river-gorges-national-park-a-place-in-mauritius-for-a-more-unexplored-feeling","#14 – Black River Gorges National Park – A place in Mauritius for a more unexplored feeling",[16,867,868],{},[31,869],{"alt":870,"height":871,"src":872,"width":36},"Black River Gorges National Park viewpoint of Tamarin Bay and mountain",1146,"\u002Fphotos\u002F1d85fbd5cd4813025f40.webp",[16,874,875],{},[40,876,877],{},"You're never too far away in Mauritius.",[63,879,880,883,886],{},[66,881,882],{},"Hiking bonanza!",[66,884,885],{},"Tasty-ass river water.",[66,887,888],{},"And wildlife galore.",[16,890,891],{},"There's no deep spiritual connection to the motherland here! Just sweet baby Shiva nature shenanigans. Plus a shitton of birds!",[63,893,894,899],{},[66,895,896,898],{},[123,897,125],{}," Dude, it's nature! Rolling gorges of green forests sounding with birdlife and the rivers and waterfalls weaving within. From up high, the views are magnificent taking you right to the stunning blue coastlines.\nHonestly, there's not much else to say. It's just a must-visit place in Mauritius for those that like trees and a strong absence of power outlets.",[66,900,901,903,904,907],{},[123,902,131],{}," Hike! Yup, that's it. Maybe pack a picnic too.\nPlenty of Mauritius's hiking trails are in Black River Gorges from the moderate to the ass-kickers. If you're looking for just one recommendation, do the ",[123,905,906],{},"Macchabbe Trail",". It'll give you a nice all-rounder taste of the park's offerings at a medium spiciness and with plenty of opportunities to see some critters too!",[52,909,911],{"id":910},"_15-rodrigues-island-a-point-of-interest-even-teeny-tiner-than-mauritius","#15 – Rodrigues Island – A point of interest even teeny-tiner than Mauritius",[16,913,914],{},[31,915],{"alt":916,"height":740,"src":917,"width":235},"Rodrigues Island panorama - a top attraction near Mauritius","\u002Fphotos\u002F6fefa7ced0e962d84713.webp",[16,919,920],{},[40,921,922],{},"Just in case Mauritius wasn't idyllic enough…",[63,924,925,928,931],{},[66,926,927],{},"It just gets smaller.",[66,929,930],{},"And better.",[66,932,933],{},"And even more remote.",[16,935,936,937,463],{},"The smallest of the Mascarene Archipelago (Mauritius being the middle-man), Rodrigues is a top attraction in Mauritius and absolutely a must-see place considering you came all this way. Reaching Rodrigues is easy but costs ya. The ferry from Mauritius to Rodrigues leaves bi-monthly (give or take) and the price of a return ticket is maybe half the cost — ",[123,938,939],{},"$120ish vs. $230ish",[63,941,942,947],{},[66,943,944,946],{},[123,945,125],{}," Slow, sleepy island life just got simpler. It takes the smallness of Mauritius and squeezes it down like a juiced orange (with pulp, of course). Stand on a hill and you'll be able to see coast to coast. The people are hella chill too!\nThere's a heap of wildlife — some rare and endemic species too — and the fruit is bountiful. They even have their own exclusive lemon! What's it taste like? Well, it's bitter and sour… so kinda like a lemon!",[66,948,949,951,952,955],{},[123,950,131],{}," Camping for sure, ",[40,953,954],{},"monsieur",". Taking a cheap camping tent for a weekend on the beach is a time-honoured Rodrigues tradition. Plus, you know, it's free.\nOtherwise, just soak up the local life. That's not to say there aren't plenty of things to see on Rodrigues Island — it's mega-pretty (there are even better diving sites too) — but you could probably walk around the whole thing in a couple of days…\nSo instead, make some friends! Eat at the local markets, meet some mates camping on the weekend, smack their booties in a friendly game of chess. It doesn't get much simpler than the tiny island life so just take it slow.",[52,957,959],{"id":958},"_16-reunion-island-technically-not-a-destination-in-mauritius-however","#16 – Reunion Island – Technically not a destination in Mauritius, however…",[16,961,962],{},[31,963],{"alt":964,"height":740,"src":965,"width":235},"Reunion Island panorama - the next top destination after Mauritius","\u002Fphotos\u002F2f1e04c0cf9030b0eb10.webp",[16,967,968],{},[40,969,970],{},"(The weed is cheaper.)",[63,972,973,976,979],{},[66,974,975],{},"It's no less gorgeous!",[66,977,978],{},"It's also close by.",[66,980,981],{},"And very similar culturally and historically.",[16,983,984],{},"If you wanna discuss the differences between Reunion Island, it's going to be a more nuanced discussion. Mauritius and Reunion — the Papa Bear of the Mascarene Archipelago — has a similar historical and cultural base: French colonialism rooted in slavery, French-based (albeit different) Creole language, bangin' munchies…",[16,986,987,988,991,992,995,996,999],{},"The big difference is that Reunion is still very much a part of France. It's an overseas territory, so you'll need a different visa (a ",[123,989,990],{},"Reunion Visa",", not a French one). So while this may technically not an attraction ",[40,993,994],{},"in"," Mauritius, it's certainly one of the best places to visit ",[123,997,998],{},"from"," Mauritius.",[63,1001,1002,1011],{},[66,1003,1004,1006,1007,1010],{},[123,1005,125],{}," Reunion has got all the natural splendour of Mauritius's many beautiful places: honeymoon beaches and verdant greenery spreading far. There are some added bonuses too, however.\nGeographically, Reunion tops out to some pretty devastating ranges in the middle; ",[123,1008,1009],{},"Piton des Neiges"," the highest point in the Indian Ocean actually! Plus an active volcano… that regularly erupts! If you're looking for some properly crazy adventurous places to visit in Mauritius, you may want to consider switching islands…\nOh, and the weed is cheaper and considerably less illegal! Boom Shiva.",[66,1012,1013,1015],{},[123,1014,131],{}," Honestly, pretty much anything you were planning on doing when travelling to Mauritius. Reunion is like a sabbatical getaway island of paradise for the French Fryers. It's more slow-moving island life, an osmosis of some serene beauty, and a gentle feeling of escaping the planet's continental chaos.\nI.e., do nothing.",[44,1017,1019],{"id":1018},"faq-on-the-best-places-to-visit-in-mauritius","FAQ on the Best Places to Visit in Mauritius",[16,1021,1022],{},"Find out what people want to know about the best places to visit in Mauritius",[52,1024,1026],{"id":1025},"is-mauritius-an-expensive-place-to-visit","Is Mauritius an expensive place to visit?",[16,1028,1029],{},"Yes, Mauritius attracts a lot of honeymooners and therefore prices are high in Mauritius.",[52,1031,1033],{"id":1032},"what-is-mauritius-famous-for","What is Mauritius famous for?",[16,1035,1036],{},"Mauritius is famous for being the home to the Dodo (an extinct flightless bird), stunning beaches and incredible but expensive resorts.",[52,1038,1040],{"id":1039},"what-is-the-best-place-to-visit-in-mauritius-for-couples","What is the best place to visit in Mauritius for couples?",[16,1042,1043],{},"The most romantic places to visit in Mauritius are the waterfalls which provide a romantic setting for picnics and quiet time together.",[52,1045,1047],{"id":1046},"what-is-the-best-place-to-visit-in-mauritius-for-families","What is the best place to visit in Mauritius for families?",[16,1049,1050],{},"Flic en Flac is one of the most popular places to visit in Mauritius for families because of its awesome beaches and family-friendly activities.",[44,1052,1054],{"id":1053},"summing-up-the-best-places-to-visit-in-mauritius","Summing Up the Best Places to Visit in Mauritius",[16,1056,1057],{},"Mmm, that's certainly a list of some amazing places to visit in Mauritius. Hell, one's not even in Mauritius! It still only scratches the surface though.",[16,1059,1060],{},"Mauritius does really bring the goods and you don't have to look hard to find them. That said, the harder you look, the more you'll find.",[16,1062,1063],{},"Mauritius still seems to have plenty of hidden gems that even the locals are still discovering. Considering its size, that really speaks volumes as to how much excellence is bursting from the seams here. That's why I implore any visitor travelling in Mauritius to properly look.",[16,1065,1066],{},"Soak dat shit up because it's so damn tasty: it's like a Mauritian roti burrito floating in the Indian Ocean waiting to be munched. Munch dat shit!",[16,1068,1069],{},"Ask around, make some local friends, and see how awesome Mauritius truly is — and how special and unique its roots are — when you break away from the overdeveloped beaches with expensive restaurants lining them. 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