Mauritius Dream Destination

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Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean approximately 2,000 kilometres off the southeast coast off the African continent east of Madagascar. Mauritius is a current member of the Commonwealth of Nations, and African Union. Your breath will be taken away by the Mauritian scenery and vibrant aquatic life. The environment is tropical along the coasts, and forests/rainforests cover the mountainous regions. Mauritius is a multiethnic, multicultural, and multireligious nation, however, the infusion of French culture makes experiences all the more spectacular and unique. The total cover area of Mauritius is equal to 2,040 km2 with Port Louis as its capital. English is the main spoken language…show more content…
The food on the island is a blend of Indian, Halal, French, and British cuisine. The roads of Mauritius wind around old sugar plantations, former owned estates, differing cities, picturesque beaches, sky-scraping mountains and beautiful coastline. Mauritius is famous for its wave conditions typically taken advantage by surfers and kite surfers. Swaying palm trees, white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons – it’s little wonder why Mauritius is considered a dream…show more content…
It is located in the Chamarel plain of Rivière Noire District in south-western Mauritius. Chamarel Waterfalls; Formed by the River St. Denis, the waterfalls of Chamarel (Cascade Chamarel) have a height of 83m (272ft). The waterfalls and are surrounded by lush vegetation of Black River Gorges and pool into a magical lagoon down below. Blue Bay Marine Park; Blue Bay Marine Park is home to 8 different species of coral and about 72 different species of fish. Here you can learn to scuba dive allowing you to get the best experience possible. It offers awesome snorkelling, great swimming, crystal clear waters, and of course dozing relaxation. Built: Natural History Museum – Mauritius; Located in the city of Port Louis, this museum educates visitors on the extent of the history of Mauritian flora and fauna. It was founded in 1842 and is the oldest museum in Mauritius. The museum displays a popular exhibit, a 70kg clam shell. Caudan

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