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Mauritius ​((in)Mauritius(mfe)Moris)
Ile aux Cerfs
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Capital city	Port Louis
Area	2 040 km²
Population	1 265 577 hab. (2018)
Density	620,38 inhab./km²
Nice	Mauritian
Ocean	Indian
Lake	Big pool, Mare aux Vacoas, La Nicoliere
Minimum altitude	0 m (Indian Ocean)
Maximum altitude	828 m (Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire)
Form of State	parliamentary republic
Official language	any (de jure) English, French
Other languages	Mauritian Creole
Cash	Mauritian rupee (MUR)
Religions	(2011) Hinduism 49%, Christianity 32%, Islam 17%, Buddhism and Chinese religions 0.4%, other 1.6%
Electricity	230 V/50 Hz, English and European plugs
Telephone prefix	230
Internet suffix	.mu
Flow direction	Drive to the left
Spindle	UTC 4
Location
18 ° 36 ′ 0 ″ S 60 ° 22 ′ 48 ″ E
Government site
Touristic site
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Mauritius, in long form the Republic of Mauritius, is an island state ofIndian Ocean at about 900 km to the east of Madagascar and 200 km northeast of The meeting, in East Africa. It is made up of Mauritius, which represents 91% of the country's surface area, as well as several other small islands.

Understand

Weather

All in all, one can make a pleasant stay there all year round. We can favor the inter-seasons to benefit from the most pleasant climate. No period is to be avoided, although the months to remember are April, May, June and September, October, November. If you want to get away without being bothered by the heat and the sun, then December and January will suit you. Cyclones rarely occur outside of January, February and March. The chances of a hurricane hitting the island are real during this time, but they are very slight.

The end of the year holiday period is the high season, during which Mauritius is very busy. School holidays also influence attendance. This is why it is good to go there during the months of June and September if you are also looking for a little peace or to meet Mauritius.

Regions

Cities

• Blue bay  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Curepipe
• Flic en Flac
• Grand Bay
• Mahebourg
• -20.15357.5111 Port Louis  – Capital city (last update Feb. 2018)
• Grapefruits
• Four Terminals
• Vacoas
• Rose-Hill

Other destinations

To go

Formalities

By plane

Mauritius is served by several companies departing from Paris (Between 11 h and 11 h 45 non-stop flight):

• Air France (AF)  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Turkish airlines (TK)
• Air Mauritius (MK)  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Corsair (SS)  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Air Austral (UU) (via The meeting since Paris) (last update Feb. 2018)
• British Airways (BA) (via London) (last update Feb. 2018)
• Emirates (EK) (via Dubai since Brussels, Paris, Lyon and Nice) (last update Feb. 2018)

There are 1 to 3 flights per day, every day, departing from Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport, or from Orly Sud to Corsairet to theSir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. With Air Austral, it is possible to reach the island from the airport Lyon Saint-Éxupéry and the airport of Marseilles Provence via The meeting.

Air France offers pre-routings to Paris from many provincial airports, or from certain SNCF stations with the option TGV Air.

Mauritius is served by two companies departing from Frankfurt (10 h 30 flight) :

• Condor (OF)  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Air Mauritius (MK)  (last update Feb. 2018)

It is also possible to come to Mauritius via The meeting.

Finally, Emirates flies to Mauritius every day from Dubai.

On a boat

Possibility to come by boat from The meeting Where Madagascar.

The crossing can also be done on a luxury catamaran with 260 seats (5 h).

Many cruise ships dock on the island.

Circulate

On a boat

By bus

The destinations are indicated on the front of the bus. On the bus, sit where there is less sun. You communicate your stop to the receiver and he will tell you the price of the ticket. Preferably pay it with small change. One essential thing: demand your ticket and keep it carefully, as the controller will ask you often, announce the desired stop by ringing the bell.

Buses run almost continuously from 5 h 30 To 20 h, and it is at this time that the last bus leaves from Cap Malheureux to Port-Louis.

Bus stations are located in all major cities for example Port-Louis (2 stations), Goodlands, Center de Flacq, Curepipe.

An express bus leaves every 30 min from Grand Baie (next to Restaurant La Jonque) for Port-Louis.

By car

Driving is to the left : be careful, if you are not used to it. But you will quickly get used to the driving habits of Mauritian motorists, which are rather expressive: hand signals, flashes of headlights, loud honking, etc.

Car rental Mauritius

If driving on the left doesn't scare you, a car is very convenient for visiting all the interesting parts of the island. You can reserve your vehicle online before your departure for Mauritius, and many models of cars are available.

• Avis Car Rental 116, Avenue Sir Guy Forget, Quatre Bornes,   230 4276312, 230 4276368, fax : 230 4242383, e-mail : [email protected] from 20 € (~ 22.1 Fr. - course of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 29.95 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 24.15 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 13,112.12 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). – GPS available in different languages. Unlimited mileage, comprehensive insurance and child seat offered. Agencies present at the international airport and Port Louis-Quatre Bornes. (last update June 2015)
• Go Hire  – Car rental in Mauritius dropped off for free at the airport. GPS, Zero Deposit, Baby seat, unlimited mileage, and more. (last update jul. 2020)
• Budget Car Rental ,   230 637 31 00, 230 52 51 50 19 – Agency at the international airport and Quatre Borne. Car rental with unlimited mileage, insurance deductible reduction, option cancellation of deductibles. (last update jul. 2019)
• Maki Car Rental Royal Road 363, Pointe aux Canonniers,   230 52501260, e-mail : [email protected] from 20 € (~ 22.1 Fr. - course of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 29.95 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 24.15 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 13,112.12 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). – Offers include free GPS, unlimited mileage, comprehensive insurance and child seat. No cancellation fees up to 48 h before leaving. (last update March 2018)
• Penguin Car Rental 94A, Rue des Daurades, Blue Bay,   230 6378080, 230 59 168667 (cellphone), e-mail : [email protected]  25 € (~ 27.63 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 37.43 - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 30.18 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 16,390.15 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) - 60 € (~ 66.31 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 89.84 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 72.44 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 39,336.36 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). – As a service, the agency offers free GPS, unlimited mileage, comprehensive insurance, free delivery and pick-up at the hotel. 24/7 breakdown service during your stay. (last update March 2018)
• Quick Car Rental 18, Bassin Road, Quatre Bornes,   230 59 330007, 230 54 993007 (cellphone), e-mail : [email protected]  36 € (~ 39.79 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 53.9 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 43.46 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 23,601.82 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) - 72 € (~ 79.57 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 107.8 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 86.93 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 47,203.63 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). – Quick Car Rental offers you unlimited mileage, comprehensive insurance, free delivery and pick-up of your rental vehicle at your hotel or directly at the international airport. (last update March 2018)
• WST Car Hire Mauritius Rue Mamzelle Camp Levieux- Rose-Hill,   230 5 252 77 79, 230 5 255 77 79 (cellphone), e-mail : [email protected]  17 € (~ 18.79 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 25.45 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 20.52 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 11,145.3 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) - 60 € (~ 66.31 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 89.84 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 72.44 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 39,336.36 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). – Attractive prices for recent and well-maintained cars. Cheap rental cars. Delivery and return to the international airport or hotel. (last update March 2018)
• Nad's Car Rental Mauritius Royal Road, 9th Mile, 21504 Triolet,   230 5 253 83 55, 230 5 970 79 00 (cellphone), e-mail : [email protected]  30 € (~ 33.15 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 44.92 - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 36.22 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 19,668.18 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) - 80 € (~ 88.41 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 119.78 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 96.58 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 52,448.48 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). – Recent car rentals in Mauritius. Transfer to / from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam / Plaisance airport. (last update March 2018)
• Mauritius car rental with OceanAfricanTours Trou aux Biches,   230 5 762 31 95 (cellphone), e-mail : [email protected]  35 € (~ 38.68 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 52.4 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 42.26 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 22,946.21 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) - 70 € (~ 77.36 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 104.81 - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 84.51 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 45,892.42 F CFA - price on 04/27/2021). – Car rental in Mauritius. Comfortable vehicles for your transfer from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Plaisance International Airport to your accommodation / hotel in Mauritius. (last updated Oct 2018)
• Car rental Mauritius with Casa Tours Pereybere,   230 5 5917 02 25 (cellphone), e-mail : [email protected]  26 € (~ 28.73 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 38.93 - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 31.39 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 17,045.76 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) - 51 € (~ 56.36 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 76.36 - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 61.57 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 33,435.91 F CFA - price on 04/27/2021). – Car rental in Mauritius. Ultra competitive car rental prices. Modern and recent car rental vehicles in Mauritius perfectly maintained to visit Mauritius. Transfer from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Plaisance International Airport to your hotel in Mauritius. (last updated Jan 2019)
• Easycab Car Rental Nehru Road, Lallmatie,   230 5 7461026, e-mail : [email protected] from 25 € (~ 27.63 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 37.43 - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 30.18 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 16,390.15 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). – Car rental. Transfer to / from the airport also available. (last update May 2020)
• Taj Car Rental Royal Road, Union Park, 52108, New France,   230 5256 4646, e-mail : [email protected] from 25 € (~ 27.63 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 37.43 - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 30.18 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 16,390.15 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). (last update jul. 2020)

To speak

THE'English is the working and communicative language of the government and administration, but Mauritian Creole is the mother tongue of the majority of the population and French is widely spoken, especially in the business world, tourism and the 'information.

To buy

The currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian rupee (rupee, MUR)

Eat

Main resource of the island and national pride, fishing is a top quality product in Mauritius. There is an impressive variety of fish: Captain, Barois, Bécune, Carangue, Barbet, Marlin, Sacré chien, etc. Whether they are prepared grilled or in rougaille, with curry or ginger, they will always amaze ... Crustaceans are not forgotten: sea urchins are excellent, lobsters and lobsters divine. There is also a variety of large shrimp called Camarons, river shrimp called Camarons Rosenberghii when they come from farming.

Have a drink / Go out

There is more of 100 places to visit in Mauritius. Whether as a couple, with family, alone or with friends, you are sure to find a place of interest not far from your hotel. For a drink, nothing better than the pubs and small restaurants by the sea along the coast. There are also other more luxurious places to enjoy the traditional rum of the country such as the Rhumerie de Chamarel or l'Aventure du Sucre. However, your hotel bar is still the first place for a drink.

Housing

There are many hotels of international companies in Mauritius, but there are also some luxury hotels which are owned by Mauritian companies. The choice of a bungalow pension or an apartment is an increasing trend. Many of them are located directly on the beach, there are also possibilities for foreigners to purchase villas (many of them located directly on the beach) in Mauritius under IRS or RES.

To learn

To work

To work in Mauritius, there are several conditions, the first of which is to already have a job there to start the process.

Security

Mauritius is a fairly safe destination. However, even though the crime rate is steadily declining, you shouldn't tempt the devil and make sure your purses, cameras, plane tickets, cash and other valuables are out of sight. and unattended. When you go out, close the doors and windows of your apartment. Avoid bungalows that do not have caretakers. Prefer those who hold an operating permit from the Mauritian Ministry of Tourism.

Diving

• Sharks, barracudas  – It is said that in Mauritius shark attacks are carefully kept secret so as not to harm tourism. Shark attacks in Reunion in 2010-2011-2012 increase the fear. Sharks tend to attack after 18 h (end of the day) or in murky water after heavy rains. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Clams  – Don't touch them. They close extremely quickly: there is a risk of getting your fingers stuck and it is impossible to free them. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Jellyfish  – Box jellyfish or Chironex Fleckeri. Very rare presence. They sting especially rather after 18 h and at night or in murky waters after heavy rains. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Protection  – cream (last update Feb. 2018)
• Moray eels  – The moray eel is an aggressive fish, if approached too closely or if it is attacked. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Stone fish  – Its 13 backbones connected to a poison gland and the camouflage it practices make the stonefish extremely dangerous for humans, especially for swimmers who would walk on it in the lagoon. Its venom is a powerful neurotoxicant that paralyzes muscles and attacks the nervous system. No incision, suction, or tourniquet. On the other hand, the venom delivered by the fish being thermolabile, it is useful to heat the stung area: it can for example be soaked in hot water, brought closer to a cigarette or used a hair dryer. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Big starfish  – The purple acanthaster, which is known to be an extremely voracious predator of corals. It is bristling with poisonous quills that can be dangerous for humans. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Ocean currents  – They depend on the wind, the tides, the local configuration (passes in the lagoon, long narrow lagoon, etc.). They are stronger when there are big waves on the reef. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Motor boats  – Wear a brightly colored sweater (it also protects against sunburn). Pull a red signaling buoy. (last update Feb. 2018)

Government travel advice

• Belgium (Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation)  (last updated Apr 2018)
• Canada (Government of Canada)  (last updated Apr 2018)
• France (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)  (last updated Apr 2018)
• Swiss (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs)  (last updated Jan 2016)

Health

Mauritius is a healthy destination; only sunburns, mosquitoes and sharp corals are to be feared. No vaccination certificate is required upon your arrival in Mauritius. However, if you come from a country at risk with dengue fever, cholera, etc., you will be followed by the health services. A few days after your arrival, they will call you to inquire about your state of health. If you show signs of fever, etc., a blood test will be taken for analysis.

Communicate

Respect

While vaping isn't really banned, the on-site sale of vaping products is. While the ban on owning an electronic cigarette is not made explicit in the law, several travelers report confiscation of equipment at the airport. Wikivoyage does not give any legal advice and does not take a position either for or against vaping. The sole purpose of this warning is to inform the traveler.