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Port-Louis,
The capital of Mauritius is the most densely populated district. During the colonial period, Port-Louis was considered as `the star and the key of the Indian Ocean`. It is the place where you will learn more about the history of Mauritius through many of its historical buildings that have been left since the French and British occupations and through several of its museums namely; Mauritius postal museum, natural history museum, windmill museum and blue penny museum. It is also the best place to learn more about the locals` lifestyle and traditions.
Pamplemousses Garden is located some 10 kilometres north of Port-Louis. Pamplemousses garden was first built by Pierre Poivre and covers some 60 acres of land. Here you will see water lilies from the Amazon, tortoise from other tropical islands, stags from Indonesia, and many other plants and trees from several other countries.
Casela Bird and Nature Park is located in the west of Mauritius in Black River. Opened on the 12th December 1979 and renovated in 2001, the park has an area of 10 hectares and is home to 1,500 birds, giant tortoises, tigers, monkeys etc…. You will also have the opportunity to fish tilapia from ponds in the park and explore the rest of the park on quad bike or bicycle. Visit: www.caselayemen.mu
Eureka House: Situated at Moka, in the fresh and lush climate of central Mauritius, the famous residence "Eureka" was built during the French colonial period and once belonged to a very well known Mauritian family. The main part of the estate has been turned into a museum, and they offer a guided tours through this magnificent colonial house, its lush gardens and down to the cascading river
Colored Earths of Chamarel Situated in southwest Mauritius and surrounded by the most beautiful mountains of the island, the region of Chamarel is home to two natural wonders:
The 83m (272ft) high Chamarel Waterfalls. They fall from the River St Denis in the Black River Mountains and plunge seaward to form the River du Cap.
Over time the weathering and subsequent erosion of volcanic ash has led to the formation of exposed hills complete with contrasting tiers of different shades of red, yellow, green and blue. From the hillside an easy walking trail leads to the beautiful Chamarel waterfalls, cascading hundreds of feet down the side of a cliff. The site possesses a rare beauty. Wooden walkways from the roadway enable closer views of the waterfalls.
Domaine Les Pailles Ten minutes south of Port-Louis lies the nature park of Domaine Les Pailles, stretching over 3,000 acres at the foot of the Moka mountain range. You can choose between touring the park in a Land-Rover, riding in a horse-drawn carriage or in a train. The gardens also feature a replica of an ancient sugar mill, an "alambic" - an apparatus formerly used in distilling rum, a spice garden and a natural spring.
Trou aux Cerfs Possibly the main attraction of Curepipe for tourists, apart from the shopping, is the Trou aux Cerfs crater. It's been extinct for a long time and the crater floor is now heavily wooded, but the crater affords lovely views around the island. A tarred road leads gently up to and around the rim. There are benches for rest and reflection, and a radar station for keeping an electronic eye on cyclone activity.
Pamplemousses Garden is located some 10 kilometres north of Port-Louis. Pamplemousses garden was first built by Pierre Poivre and covers some 60 acres of land. Here you will see water lilies from the Amazon, tortoise from other tropical islands, stags from Indonesia, and many other plants and trees from several other countries.
Casela Bird and Nature Park is located in the west of Mauritius in Black River. Opened on the 12th December 1979 and renovated in 2001, the park has an area of 10 hectares and is home to 1,500 birds, giant tortoises, tigers, monkeys etc…. You will also have the opportunity to fish tilapia from ponds in the park and explore the rest of the park on quad bike or bicycle. Visit: www.caselayemen.mu
Eureka House: Situated at Moka, in the fresh and lush climate of central Mauritius, the famous residence "Eureka" was built during the French colonial period and once belonged to a very well known Mauritian family. The main part of the estate has been turned into a museum, and they offer a guided tours through this magnificent colonial house, its lush gardens and down to the cascading river
Colored Earths of Chamarel Situated in southwest Mauritius and surrounded by the most beautiful mountains of the island, the region of Chamarel is home to two natural wonders:
The 83m (272ft) high Chamarel Waterfalls. They fall from the River St Denis in the Black River Mountains and plunge seaward to form the River du Cap.
Over time the weathering and subsequent erosion of volcanic ash has led to the formation of exposed hills complete with contrasting tiers of different shades of red, yellow, green and blue. From the hillside an easy walking trail leads to the beautiful Chamarel waterfalls, cascading hundreds of feet down the side of a cliff. The site possesses a rare beauty. Wooden walkways from the roadway enable closer views of the waterfalls.
Domaine Les Pailles Ten minutes south of Port-Louis lies the nature park of Domaine Les Pailles, stretching over 3,000 acres at the foot of the Moka mountain range. You can choose between touring the park in a Land-Rover, riding in a horse-drawn carriage or in a train. The gardens also feature a replica of an ancient sugar mill, an "alambic" - an apparatus formerly used in distilling rum, a spice garden and a natural spring.
Trou aux Cerfs Possibly the main attraction of Curepipe for tourists, apart from the shopping, is the Trou aux Cerfs crater. It's been extinct for a long time and the crater floor is now heavily wooded, but the crater affords lovely views around the island. A tarred road leads gently up to and around the rim. There are benches for rest and reflection, and a radar station for keeping an electronic eye on cyclone activity.
* source MPTA