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Mauritius
Port Louis, Le Morne, Chamarel, the lagoons: planning a trip to Mauritius.
The country at a glance
Discover Mauritius
A volcanic island ringed by lagoons, Mauritius blends African, Indian, Chinese and European heritage; French and Creole are spoken everywhere. Beyond the beaches, the mountains of the southwest and the Black River Gorges offer fine hiking.
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Languages
- English, French, Mauritian Creole
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee
- When to go
- May to December
Explore Mauritius
Choose a place on the map to find out what there is to see.
Festivals and holidays in Mauritius
Jan.Religious festivalThaipoosam CavadeeTamil temples all over the island
Feb.TraditionSpring Festival (Chinese New Year)Port Louis (Chinatown) and nationwide
Mar.Religious festivalMaha Shivaratree (Grand Bassin pilgrimage)Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao), Savanne district, and roads across the island