Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport 1 hr 1
Mont Choisy Beach (8 min) Peaceful, 1.4km coastal strip with fine sand, shade trees, clear, calm waters & food vendors. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden (20 min) 18th-century botanical gardens with 500 plant species including giant water lilies & Talipot palm. Le Pouce (39 min) Accessible by scenic trails, this alpine landform features a summit that resembles a thumb. Citadelle (32 min) This 19th-century military fortress features a walled courtyard & panoramic city views. Anse la Raie (21 min) Peaceful sandy beach backed by palms & with clear seas popular for kitesurfing, SUP & snorkeling. Mauritius Aquarium (3 min) Local marine species like sea turtles & angel fish, plus ray & white-tipped shark feeding sessions. Trou aux Biches Beach (3 min) Idyllic palm tree–lined white-sand beach with clear turquoise waters known for snorkeling & sunsets. Blue Safari Submarines (5 min) Indian Ocean tour company running 2 mini submarines descending to 115 ft & subscooter excursions. Gunner's Quoin (22 min) Grass-topped rocky isle with a nature preserve, swarming sharks & ruins of a sugar plantation. Château de Labourdonnais (18 min) Restored Victorian mansion on a sugarcane planation with rum tastings & a gift shop. Blue Penny Museum (31 min) Charming museum with stamp, coin & art exhibits devoted to the cultural heritage of Mauritius. Solar Sea Walk Undersea walk Ltd (16 min) La Cuvette Public Beach (17 min) Central Market (28 min) Traditional market for fruit, vegetables & souvenirs plus Chinese herbal medicines & aphrodisiacs. L'Aventure du Sucre (19 min) This museum in a former sugar factory features exhibits on the cultivation of sugarcane. |