Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport 52 min
Blue Penny Museum (41 min) Charming museum with stamp, coin & art exhibits devoted to the cultural heritage of Mauritius. Flic En Flac Beach (5 min) White-sand beach lined with casuarina trees, offering water sports, lagoons & nearby restaurants. Tamarin Public Beach (20 min) Swimming, kayaking & stand-up paddle-boarding offered at a sandy beach with views of dramatic peaks. Le Morne Brabant (43 min) Historic 1,824-ft. mountain offering a scenic & challenging climb to its sweeping views at the top. Tamarind Falls (33 min) Stunning eco-destination known for its cascading waterfalls, diving pools, ponds & lush landscape. Casela Nature Parks (11 min) Huge outdoor amusement park with safari tours, camel rides & zip-lining, plus restaurants & shops. Citadelle (45 min) This 19th-century military fortress features a walled courtyard & panoramic city views. Black River Gorges National Park (47 min) Large rainforest park offering 2 information centers, picnic areas & 60 km. of hiking trails. Chamarel Waterfall (49 min) These picturesque, 272-ft. waterfalls can be viewed from an upper deck & base with shallow swimming. Trou aux Cerfs (31 min) Approximately 300m crater of a dormant volcano, with lush vegetation surrounding a small lake. Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark (51 min) 7 different colors can be seen in these sand dunes in a park with a waterfall, a cafe & tortoises. Absa Bank Bagatelle ATM (33 min) Casual shopping center features retail stores, a supermarket, eateries & a movie theater. Grand Bassin (43 min) Hindu sacred & yearly pilgrimage site, with temples & shrines around the scenic crater lake. Le Pouce (43 min) Accessible by scenic trails, this alpine landform features a summit that resembles a thumb. Île aux Benitiers (37 min) Unspoilt 160-acre coral island with virgin beaches & coconut plantations, popular for boat trips. |