Things to Do in Mauritius
Beaches, lagoons, heritage sites, gardens and mountains across the island.
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Mauritius combines lagoon and beach days with more than many first-time visitors expect: the markets and heritage sites of Port Louis, the botanical garden at Pamplemousses, the Seven Coloured Earth and waterfall at Chamarel, walking in the Black River Gorges National Park and the sacred lake at Grand Bassin.
This section is organised by region, so you can match what you want to do with where you stay.
In this guide
Highlights by theme
Heritage and culture
Port Louis for the Aapravasi Ghat, the Central Market and the Citadel; Le Morne for the Le Morne Cultural Landscape; Mahébourg for the history of the bay of Grand Port.
Nature and landscapes
Black River Gorges National Park, Chamarel and the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden.
Lagoons and islands
Blue Bay Marine Park, Île aux Cerfs and the northern islets from Grand Baie.
Things to do by region
North CoastSheltered lagoon beaches, Grand Baie’s restaurants and boat trips to the northern islets.Explore North Coast 
East CoastLong white-sand beaches, wide lagoons and boat trips to Île aux Cerfs, freshened by the trade winds.Explore East Coast 
South-East CoastHistoric Mahébourg and the Blue Bay lagoon, the closest coastal base to the international airport.Explore South-East Coast 
South CoastThe island’s wildest coast, with cliffs at Gris Gris and the resort area of Bel Ombre.Explore South Coast 
West & South-WestCalm lagoons and sunsets from Flic en Flac to Le Morne, with Chamarel and the Black River Gorges inland.Explore West & South-West 
Port Louis & Central PlateauThe capital’s markets and heritage sites, and the cooler towns and sacred lake of the uplands.Explore Port Louis & Central Plateau 
RodriguesA quiet, autonomous outer island far to the east, with Port Mathurin, wide lagoons and open hills.Explore Rodrigues Official sources
Opening hours, entry fees, boat and transport schedules, access rules and park conditions change; check the official source before you travel.
- Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) — official visitor information
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Aapravasi Ghat
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Le Morne Cultural Landscape
- National Parks and Conservation Service — Black River Gorges and Bras d’Eau national parks
Where do you want to start?
Choose a region, then use its guide to plan the rest of your trip.