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Things to do in Mauritius
A multicultural Indian Ocean island where four major religions coexist within view of each other, lagoons ringed by coral reef, and a colonial history that produced a genuinely distinct Creole culture.
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Snorkel or dive the lagoons of Mauritius' west coast
AdventureCalm, clear water protected by an offshore coral reef makes for accessible snorkeling and diving without heavy surf.
Hike Le Morne Brabant, a UNESCO World Heritage mountain
AdventureA dramatic basalt peak historically used as a refuge by escaped enslaved people, now a hiking destination with sweeping lagoon views from the summit.
Visit the colored earths of Chamarel
NatureA small geological site of naturally occurring sand dunes in distinct layered colors, caused by mineral cooling patterns, alongside a nearby waterfall.
Explore the Hindu pilgrimage site of Grand Bassin
CultureA crater lake considered sacred by Mauritian Hindus, believed to be connected underground to the Ganges River, with towering statues at its edge.