The Labourdonnais orchard is one of its kinds on the island. Found in the north of Mauritius in the quiet village of Mapou, the orchard has had 150 years of experience in dealing with fruits, vegetables and flowers. There is a strong palpable air of history as one enters the area through the main gates [...]

Rochester falls is found in the south of the island at the cross point of the villages Souillac and Saint Aubin. The best feature of the falls is of its lava cliffs: years and years of erosion has led to the formation of a spectacular backdrop of rectangular blocks stuck together (they look more like [...]

Situated on the flanks of the Signal Mountain, the Marie Reine de la Paix is a huge open area of greenery with an open church overlooking the city of Port Louis. It offers a wonderful view of the city buildings as well as the mountain that acts as backdrop. Erected in 1940 by the firm [...]

Mauritius is well known for its beaches and calm lagoons but in the south of the island there is one exception: Gris Gris. This area is quite different from the other open water areas on the island where there are strong currents crashing against sheer cliffs making it a dramatic but wonderful view. Gris Gris [...]

The sugar adventure recalls the history of sugar in Mauritius. Sugar has been a major money earner for the island for two centuries and is thus considered as a vital part of the Mauritian cultural heritage. With the diversification of the economy, sugar has lost its place as basic pillar of the economy (sugar is [...]

The best way to describe the Port Louis market is as an area of great hustle and bustle. Everything can be found in there from vegetables to meat to clothes. It is well represented in terms of the Mauritian population with Indians, Chinese and Africans going about their business. During the holiday times in December [...]

The Blue Bay lagoon is a very rich marine area in terms of flora and fauna. However, over the years, development in the surroundings has had a very negative impact on the marine life (pollution, sedimentation, high pH and turbidity levels). In an attempt to protect the vulnerable habitats and damaged ecosystems found there, Blue [...]

Situated in the South East of Mauritius, Le Val Nature Park is a beauty of its own. Nestled in a valley in the village of Cluny, the park is one of the main tourist attractions on the island. In the past, the property was the only government owned sugar estate on the island but as [...]

Grand Bassin is a dormant volcano found in the district of Savanne at 1,800 feet above sea level. It is irregular in shape with a lake of 1200 by 500 feet. There is a small islet in the middle of the lake leading to the belief of a once lava producing crater. Springs rise inside [...]

Founded in 2001 by the Mauritius Commercial Bank, the Blue Penny Museum is the only philatelic museum in Mauritius found at the Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis. It is usually open on week days and Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm and closed on Sundays and public holidays. The entrance fee is about £5 [...]