Mauritius feels like a small island that’s packed with variety. The east coast’s Grand Baie is where you’ll find the best bars and seafood shacks, while the soft sands of Flic en Flac stretch for miles and stay quieter after sunset. In Port Louis you can wander the Caudan waterfront, pop into the Bl...
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12- Aapravasi Ghat$8-$8
The former immigration depot where indentured labourers first set foot; wander the restored courtyards and read the plaques.
Find on Viator → - Blue Penny Museum$12-$12
Home to the famous 1847 "Blue Penny" stamp; the tiny gallery also showcases colonial-era maps.
Find on Viator → - Dholl Puri from Le Caudan Food Court$5-$5
Warm flatbread stuffed with spiced lentils, served with fiery chili; a street‑side staple.
Find on Viator → - Fresh coconut water at Grand Baie promenade$2-$2
Chilled straight from the shell; sweet, hydrating, and a perfect palate cleanser.
Find on Viator → - Black River Gorges National Park$15-$15
Lush trails wind through waterfalls, endemic birds, and the island’s highest point; bring sturdy shoes.
Find on Viator → - Macchabée Beach$0-$0
A quiet cove on the east coast, perfect for sunrise walks and snorkeling among coral outcrops.
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Where to stay
6Where to eat
9- Dholl Puri from Le Caudan Food Court$3-$6/ppMauritian street food · Port LouisReserve →
- Fresh coconut water stall on Grand Baie promenade$1-$2/ppBeverage · Grand BaieReserve →
- Rougaille at a street stall in Port Louis$3-$5/ppCreole · Port LouisReserve →
- Grilled fish with rougaille sauce at Curepipe night market$4-$8/ppSeafood · CurepipeReserve →
- Seafood shack on Flic en Flac beach$6-$12/ppSeafood · Flic en FlacReserve →
- Le Café du Port$5-$9/ppIndian‑Mauritian · Port LouisReserve →
January, February, and March are the strongest windows for beach days.
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