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01 Your story

Mauritius, in sync.

Set your time, energy and rain preference. Follow a story from place to place, then preview it in My day.

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Try your moment · 2026-10-27 · 12:00 · Aapravasi Ghat

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Aapravasi Ghat

Chapter 1 / Mauritius

Aapravasi Ghat.

Chapter 1Outdoor visit · Estimated

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2 min Walk15 min Visit24 min · Total

Outdoor walks and façade observations. Interior admission is not included.

The full story

Aapravasi Ghat preserves remains of the immigration depot through which indentured labourers entered Mauritius, a waterfront site recognised by UNESCO for its global historical significance.

This small site carries a history far larger than its footprint. UNESCO connects it to the system of indentured migration that followed emancipation across the former British Empire. The surviving structures and interpretation invite a careful look at how arrival, labour and displacement shaped Mauritius.

  • See the surviving immigration depot where indentured labourers entered Mauritius.
  • This small site carries a history far larger than its footprint.

Confirm current opening and admission details before arrival.

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Another door into this story

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The thread you are shaping · 90 min left in this draft

Chapter 1Outdoor visit · Estimated

Aapravasi Ghat.

Start with Aapravasi Ghat. Let a detail decide which thread you follow next.

Pause here. What detail would you keep from this place?

2 min Walk15 min Visit24 min · Total

Outdoor walks and façade observations. Interior admission is not included.

The full story

Aapravasi Ghat preserves remains of the immigration depot through which indentured labourers entered Mauritius, a waterfront site recognised by UNESCO for its global historical significance.

This small site carries a history far larger than its footprint. UNESCO connects it to the system of indentured migration that followed emancipation across the former British Empire. The surviving structures and interpretation invite a careful look at how arrival, labour and displacement shaped Mauritius.

  • See the surviving immigration depot where indentured labourers entered Mauritius.
  • This small site carries a history far larger than its footprint.

Confirm current opening and admission details before arrival.

What is pulling you next?

Another door into this story

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Open my possibilities3 experiences fit this moment ↗

The next chapter starts from Aapravasi Ghat.

The Mauritius possible from here

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Why this chapter?

Route draft · estimated walks, visits and return if selected

From Aapravasi Ghat, with 90 minutes to work with.

Exterior visit only. Museum, dome and building entry is not included.

Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.

02 Your travel personality

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03 Themed walks

Three ways to make Mauritius yours.

Choose a themed walk, discover small details along the way and add its stops to My day.

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Aapravasi Ghat

Let the old and the everyday meet. Look for one trace to carry into your next chapter.

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About 15 min · 1 stop

Port Louis Central Market

Follow a line, a texture, a change of light. The next detail is yours to discover.

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About 25 min · 1 stop

Caudan Waterfront

Give yourself permission to linger. Keep a little space for whatever catches your eye.

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Your current mission

Aapravasi Ghat

Outdoor walks and façade observations. Interior admission is not included.

About 15 min · 1 stopOpen My day

Editable planning times for this mission only, including walks between its stops. Your existing day and travel to or from the route are separate.

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    A little thing to notice

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04 A personal surprise

A little Mauritius serendipity.

Tap Surprise me for a place or story chosen around your tastes. Keep it, add it to My day or try another.

Three little choices. A city that starts to feel like yours.

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05 The complete destination guide

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Mauritius.

Browse all 66 places, stories and travel tips. Search or filter by interest, then save what catches your eye.

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Beau Bassin-Rose HillPlaces

Architecture / History

Beau Bassin-Rose Hill

Beau Bassin-Rose Hill is a central-plateau town with a compact historic square. The Plaza, Notre Dame de Lourdes and Maison Carné make a focused architecture stop rather than a full sightseeing day.

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ChamarelPlaces

Nature / Viewpoints

Chamarel

Chamarel is a village amid the landscapes of south-west Mauritius, with the Seven Coloured Earths, a waterfall and ebony forest nearby. Come for a cluster of nature stops, each with separate access.

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CurepipePlaces

Architecture / History

Curepipe

Curepipe brings together a central-plateau town, the nearby Trou aux Cerfs crater and a historic house. It suits a mixed outing of broad views, craft and tea heritage.

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Flic en FlacPlaces

Nature / Viewpoints

Flic en Flac

Flic en Flac is a west-coast village defined by a long beach, casuarina shade and a lagoon behind the reef. It suits a beach-focused stop more than a search for town monuments.

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MahébourgPlaces

Architecture / History

Mahébourg

Mahébourg pairs a south-east waterfront with streets and sites tied to Grand Port’s history. It is a good town to explore on foot when you want coastal views and historical context together.

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Port LouisPlaces

Architecture / History

Port Louis

Mauritius’s capital rewards a city day: start among the Central Market stalls, then move between harbourfront streets and hilltop views. Its sights are spread across a working city rather than one enclosed attraction.

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Quatre BornesPlaces

Markets / Shopping

Quatre Bornes

Quatre Bornes is a central-plateau town whose market and separate vegetable and haberdashery fairs give visitors a practical reason to stop. What you find depends on which trading area is active.

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Aapravasi GhatPlaces

History / Museums

Aapravasi Ghat

Aapravasi Ghat preserves remains of the immigration depot through which indentured labourers entered Mauritius, a waterfront site recognised by UNESCO for its global historical significance.

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Albion LighthousePlaces

Architecture / Viewpoints

Albion Lighthouse

Albion Lighthouse stands above a rocky stretch of the west coast, its striped exterior making a clear maritime landmark against the sea.

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Belle Mare BeachPlaces

Nature

Belle Mare Beach

Belle Mare stretches along the east coast with pale sand, casuarina shade and lagoon views that suit an unhurried beach morning.

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Black River Gorges National ParkPlaces

Nature / Viewpoints

Black River Gorges National Park

Black River Gorges National Park protects forested valleys in Mauritius’s interior, with marked trails and viewpoints that invite a longer nature visit.

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Blue Bay Marine ParkPlaces

Nature

Blue Bay Marine Park

Blue Bay Marine Park protects part of the southeast lagoon, where snorkeling or a glass-bottom boat can bring the underwater environment into view.

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06 Ready-made itineraries

Itineraries

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Chamarel village, waterfall and coloured earth01

The route, stop by stop · 3

Chamarel village, waterfall and coloured earth

Start in Chamarel village, continue to the waterfall lookout, and end among the bands of volcanic sand at the Seven Coloured Earths for a focused highland day.

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Curepipe estate, town and volcanic crater02

The route, stop by stop · 3

Curepipe estate, town and volcanic crater

Explore tea heritage at Domaine des Aubineaux, walk Curepipe’s public streets, then climb to the rim of Trou aux Cerfs for a view across the central plateau.

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A northern temple and two lagoon beaches03

The route, stop by stop · 3

A northern temple and two lagoon beaches

Begin at Maheswarnath Mandir near Triolet, reach the sheltered lagoon at Trou aux Biches, and finish with a longer shore walk at Mont Choisy Beach.

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Port Louis from the citadel to the waterfront04

The route, stop by stop · 3

Port Louis from the citadel to the waterfront

Take in the harbour from Fort Adelaide, descend to the produce and snack stalls of Central Market, then finish with an easy walk through the public passages of Caudan Waterfront.

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Port Louis: wildlife, migration and the harbour05

The route, stop by stop · 3

Port Louis: wildlife, migration and the harbour

Begin among the dodo and island wildlife displays at the Natural History Museum, follow the story of indentured migration at Aapravasi Ghat, and finish with Mauritian history at the Blue Penny Museum.

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Cities and visitor hubs06

The route, stop by stop · 10

Cities and visitor hubs

Port Louis offers markets and harbour history, while Grand Baie centres a north-coast beach visit. Use these hubs to choose a base or shape a day beyond the lagoon.

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What to see in Mauritius07

The route, stop by stop · 4

What to see in Mauritius

Mauritius offers city markets, Hindu heritage, gardens and coastal landscapes in different parts of the island. Pick a region or theme before combining stops, as this is a choice of sights rather than one route.

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07 Find your bearings

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08 Your day, your way

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09 Local voices

Every city deserves a local voice.

We are shaping a programme with local guides and creators. Help us imagine the next chapter of Mauritius.

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