BOOK A PRIVATE TAXI FULL DAY NORTH TOUR MAURITIUS

After you are picked up, you will head to Port-Louis City, where you will discover the typical Mauritius tradition and culture. The city is a blend of the old and new. One side you have the hustle and bustle of the city`s historical market (bazaar), built in 1828, where you can bargain for different spices and souvenirs and sample Mauritian street food. And on the other side you have modern Caudan Waterfront, where there, visitors can shop at brand names stores. You can leisurely visit the areas of Port-Louis that interest you such as the Jummah Mosque, Blue Penny Museum, Aapravasi Ghat (UNESCO Heritage Site).

STOP AT: Citadel Fort is located at the top of Petite Montagne Hill, as Adelaide Fort (the name of William`s wife when the British stayed ashore in Port-Louis ) it offers breathtaking views of the harbour and the entire City of Port-Louis.

STOP AT: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden of Pamplemousses, an open Park that houses various animals, plants and ponds, including the iconic giant water Lilies (Victoria Amazonica), the garden was first constructed by Pierre Poire (1719-1786) in 1770, and its covers an area of around 37 hectares it is known for its spice garden and unique collection of 85 varieties of palms from Central America, Asia, Africa and the Island around the Indian Ocean.

STOP AT: A missing Sugar factory also known as L’Aventure du Sucre that is now transformed into a Museum that shows the history of sugar production in Mauritius, Visitors learn about the profoundly entwined history of sugar and Mauritius, how it has all led to the consonant, smiling and multicultural society it is today. Do not miss the free sample of local sugar and rum!

STOP AT : Cap Malheureux Red Church, one of the most famous Churches in Mauritius is the Notre Dame Auxiliatrice Chapel, a Roman Catholic Church famous for its bright Red Roof against a bright -turquoise blue sea and blue sky. Located ten minutes from Grand Bay is a small fishing village of Cap Malheureux. This translates to “unfortunate/ unhappy Cape” due to the numerous ships staggered there in the past. Notre Dame Auxiliatrice Chapel is famous for charming red roofs, which attract many spectators and offers a beautiful backdrop of a decent snapshot. This simple chapel was founded in 1938 and dedicated to the Virgin Mary.