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A volcanic island in the Indian Ocean fringed by coral reefs and white-sand beaches. Mauritius blends Creole, Indian, Chinese, and French cultures into one harmonious island nation with outstanding diving and honeymoon appeal.
Best Time to Visit
May to December
Daily Budget
$60-180/day
mid-range tier
Weather
Tropical maritime. Warm year-round (23-31°C). Summer (Nov-April) hotter and wetter. Winter (May-October) drier and cooler. Cyclone risk January-March.
Top Things to Do in Mauritius
- Île aux Cerfs — postcard island with water sports and barbecue lunches
- Chamarel Coloured Earths — seven-coloured geological formation in the highlands
- Le Morne Brabant — UNESCO-listed mountain on the southwest peninsula
- Black River Gorges National Park — hiking through native forest
- Swimming with dolphins off Tamarin Bay
Travel Tips
- 1.Rent a car — the island is small (65x45km) and public transport is limited
- 2.Street food dholl puri (lentil flatbread) is the national snack — ₹10-15 at any roadside stall
- 3.The east coast has the best beaches; the west coast has the best sunsets