Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport 58 min
Trou aux Biches Beach (11 min) Idyllic palm tree–lined white-sand beach with clear turquoise waters known for snorkeling & sunsets. Le Pouce (36 min) Accessible by scenic trails, this alpine landform features a summit that resembles a thumb. Blue Safari Submarines (13 min) Indian Ocean tour company running 2 mini submarines descending to 115 ft & subscooter excursions. Solar Sea Walk Undersea walk Ltd (23 min) L'Aventure du Sucre (16 min) This museum in a former sugar factory features exhibits on the cultivation of sugarcane. Citadelle (30 min) This 19th-century military fortress features a walled courtyard & panoramic city views. Mauritius Aquarium (5 min) Local marine species like sea turtles & angel fish, plus ray & white-tipped shark feeding sessions. Gunner's Quoin (29 min) Grass-topped rocky isle with a nature preserve, swarming sharks & ruins of a sugar plantation. Mont Choisy Beach (16 min) Peaceful, 1.4km coastal strip with fine sand, shade trees, clear, calm waters & food vendors. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden (17 min) 18th-century botanical gardens with 500 plant species including giant water lilies & Talipot palm. Blue Penny Museum (29 min) Charming museum with stamp, coin & art exhibits devoted to the cultural heritage of Mauritius. Central Market (25 min) Traditional market for fruit, vegetables & souvenirs plus Chinese herbal medicines & aphrodisiacs. La Cuvette Public Beach (25 min) Baie aux Tortues (9 min) Château de Labourdonnais (22 min) Restored Victorian mansion on a sugarcane planation with rum tastings & a gift shop. |