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Mauritius
Mauritius · MRU
Lagoons, sugar cane, and a mountain shaped like a thumb.
About
Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, located about 1,100 nautical miles off the southeastern coast of Africa, east of Madagascar. It includes the main island, as well as Rodrigues, Agaléga, and St. Brandon. The islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues, along with nearby Réunion, are part of the Mascarene Islands. The main island of Mauritius, where the population is concentrated, hosts the capital and largest city, Port Louis. The country spans 2,040 square kilometres (790 sq mi) and has an exclusive economic zone covering approximately 580,000 square nautical miles.
Source: Wikipedia — Mauritius (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- beaches · world class
- family friendly · excellent
- nature · excellent
- tranquility · excellent
- water sports · excellent
- dining · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan79°F27d wet
- Feb79°F24d wet
- Mar78°F26d wet
- Apr77°F24d wet
- May73°F18d wet
- Jun70°F18d wet
- Jul69°F20d wet
- Aug69°F16d wet
- Sep71°F17d wet
- Oct74°F19d wet
- Nov76°F20d wet
- Dec78°F24d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Tamarind Falls Canyoning AdventureFrom $107 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Kayak Fishing in MauritiusFrom $165 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Dog Lover's guided tour of the Happy Tails SanctuaryFrom $36 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Whale Watching and Private Ocean Safari Experience in MauritiusFrom $1,100 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Mauritius Tour with GuideFrom $170 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Cooking Class in Mauritius with a Local FamilyFrom $164 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), about 11 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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