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The teeming streets of the capital will give you an overview of the extent of the many facets of Mauritius<\/a>: a cultural melting pot. Discover Port Louis, its people and shops, its history and architecture, and its culinary delights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An immersion in the Mauritian culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Central market, highly colourful, is bathed in spicy scents of Asia. It contains everything that makes the charm of Mauritius: spices, handicrafts, vegetables, typical Mauritian things, “dhal puri” and a mesmerizing tea and herbal drinks seller. Take advantage of your time there to indulge in our “national sport”: bargaining! While Chinatown is crowded with overflowing shops and small Chinese eateries serving topical dishes, street vendors and hawkers are selling everything and anything in a total folk and scenic atmosphere on the pavements.<\/p>\n\n\n

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With its avenue of hundred-year-old palm trees, the Place d’Armes is also a part of the Mauritian heritage; it is home to the old Government House dating from the 18th century and statues of historical figures of Mauritius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A short stop at the Natural History Museum allows you to see the reconstitution of the Dodo, the emblematic bird of the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Caudan Waterfront<\/a>, which overlooks the harbour and the bay of Port-Louis, is a pleasant shopping centre with its many shops and its seaport ambience. Adjacent to the commercial centre, the “Blue Penny” stamp museum is named after the precious stamp it houses and which is one of the rarest in the world, along with the “Red Penny”, also found in the museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Odysseo<\/a>, the largest oceanarium in the Mascarene Islands, is just a stone’s throw away and has 45 aquariums. Here you can discover the richness of the Indian Ocean’s seabed and how to preserve it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the view!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Get a bit of height by climbing Le Pouce mountain, an accessible hike to any good walker. You can access it from Port-Louis or from Saint Pierre to enjoy the spectacular views of the capital and northern mountains. The famous Signal Mountain, located near Marie Reine de la Paix, is also a good and easy alternative for those who want to enjoy an aerial view of the capital and the harbour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The centre of the island less visited<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Further, in the centre of the island, in Moka, you will be charmed by the Bagatelle mall with its many local and international boutiques. Moving further down, stop off in the lively town of Quatre-Bornes; not very touristy, you’ll find many restaurants and local craftsmen, as well as the well-known clothing fair of Quatre-Bornes, open on Thursdays and Sundays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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