Mauritius

A tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius offers white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, and lush volcanic mountains. It's where luxury resorts meet Creole culture and colonial history.

Best time to visit

May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Essentials

Currency: MUR
Language: English / French / Creole
Timezone: Mauritius

Average temperatures

Jan 30°Feb 30°Mar 30°Apr 29°May 27°Jun 25°Jul 24°Aug 24°Sep 25°Oct 27°Nov 28°Dec 30°

Things to do

Swim at Ile aux CerfsHike Le Morne BrabantVisit Chamarel's seven-coloured earthSnorkel in Blue BayExplore Port Louis marketSee the underwater waterfall by helicopter

Local cuisine

Dholl puriMine friteGateau pimentAlouda

Le Morne Brabant is a dramatic basalt mountain on the island's southwestern tip, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its summit offers panoramic views of the reef-protected lagoon below.