Top Things to do in Mauritius
Top Hotels in Mauritius
- 1. Tamassa Resort
- 2. Sunrise Attitude
- 3. Trou Aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
- 4. SALT of Palmar
- 5. Constance Belle Mare Plage
- 6. Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort
- 7. LUX Grand Gaube Resort & Villas
- 8. Constance Prince Maurice
- 9. Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa
- 10. Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
What to do and see in Mauritius, Mauritius: The Best History Museums
Mauritius is arguably Africa’s wealthiest destination, a tropical paradise with tons to do. Port Louis, the modern capital of this 38-mile by 29-mile island, is a bustling port with a revitalized waterfront and a busy market. But most visitors gravitate toward resort areas such as Mont Choisy, quiet Trou-aux-Biches and the more bustling Flic en Flac, popular with scuba divers. Rivière Noire is ideal for those looking for great deep-sea fishing.
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1. Jewish Detainees Museum and Saint Martin Jewish Cemetery
2. L'Aventure du Sucre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,862 reviews
Not far from the Botanical Garden of Pamplemousse, a bougainvillea and coconut trees alley, a pond lined with lush nature ... in this stunning tropical setting stands the massive renovated sugar mill which is one of the most spectacular attraction of the island! The tour begins with sound of the jungle and of the waves of the ocean in the huge factory, with its gigantic machinery decked with a thousand lights : giant screens, movies, a barge floating and the sudden whistle of a railway engine. Experience an interactive and entertaining journey into the heart of Mauritius : its history closely linked to sugarcane, the secrets of sugar processing and the famous co-products of sugarcane (rum, electricity , natural fertilizers ...). Guided tour at no extra charge at 10:30am and 2:30pm from Monday to Thursday and 14:30 on Friday. Gourmet gifts at the boutique and tasty cuisine at the Restaurant le Fangourin or at its train station café that offers delicious homemade takeaways .
Reviewed By GEKristina
In a lush garden you will find the L’Aventure du Sucre , the best museum in Mauritius in my opinion. At l’Aventure du Sucre you get a thorough view on the history of Mauritius, both botanical but also social. It is definitively worth taking the time to read as much of the material as possible. I learnt a lot of interesting facts about how Mauritius came to be the beautiful island we know today, out of a place that was, to say the least, a very hostile place. The history of the different people that built the island is absolutely fascinating, especially nice to see that a whole section is devoted to the slaves that did the hard work. All the material is available in both English and French. The sugar tasting and the gift shop at the end was a nice touch (perfect for buying Rhum and sugar in various forms to bring back home as gifts. Be aware though that you get better prices for Rhum in a normal supermarket...) There is also a restaurant on the premises which I did not try, but it looked very tempting! I recommend this place to any person who is interested in history and plants. Younger kids will find it fascinating to see the big machines that are still being used.
3. Blue Penny Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 328 reviews
Founded by The Mauritius Commercial Bank and erected at the Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis, this state-of-the-art Museum is one of the jewels of Mauritius cultural establishments. Resolutely modern and dynamic in its conception, it houses an exquisite heritage collection that speaks of Mauritius and the region. Transcending time and space, from the first explorer to set foot on the island, all through its successive settlers from Europe, Africa and Asia, an exciting adventure awaits you. Interwoven with reality are the numerous legends which make us all dream. If deep down, you want to taste the soul of Mauritius, to feel its heart beating with memories of the past, to learn all about what makes it so endearing, then the Blue Penny Museum is a must.
4. Nelson Mandela Centre for African Culture
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Mahebourg Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By Lilli_Hoi - Finland, null
Wonderful museum well worth a visit in Mahebourg. Interesting collections are located on two floors of the pretty colonial building, helpful staff are available on both floors. Rooms are arranged in a clear manner- the first room has natural history related items (Dodo and Rodriques Solitaire bones) then it’s chronological order: Dutch-French-British periods in their own rooms. Clear signage in both English and French goes through the main naval history, plenty of treasures recovered from the numerous shipwrecks. History of the (now defunct) railway system came to me as a surprise, check out the governer’s coach behind the building as well. Topics such as slavery and indentured labour are also covered and extensive collections contain beautiful old maps, palanquins, coins, model ships, old photos, china etc. Gift shop was not open during my weekday visit either. Museum is free so do pop in for a brief visit or spend two hours going through it all. On the walk back to town, next to the garden of the museum, there is a little bakery in the corner. Grab yourself a hot cheese-potato-sweet corn puff pastry for Rs20 - or the cream puffs and eclairs looked delicious as well.
6. Natural History Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 156 reviews
Founded in 1880, this museum features an exhibit of the popular Dodo, the flightless bird that has been extinct since the end of the 17th century, and a vast library collection of more than 50,000 books.
Reviewed By Goudatraveler
The museum has been reopend on 14th sugust 2019 after a major renovation. Exhibitions and displays have been well upgraded. Especialy the section om the dodo looks good and is interesting and worth a visit. (Note the official website of the museum at this moment states the museum is still closed for revation and the dodo relics are elsewhere but this is incorrect. The museum is really OPEN with the dodo relics returned)
7. Frederik Hendrik Museum & Vieux Grand Port Historic Site
8. Robert Edward Hart Memorial Museum
9. The Bank of Mauritius Museum
The museum tour starts with the Arab period (12th century) and takes visitors across the meanders of the centuries to present-day Mauritius. The museum boasts an impressive collection of coins minted abroad by the then-colonial governments for use in Mauritius, as well as extremely rare gold or silver coins, like Arab dinars or British Indian Mohur even the Tael.
