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How to choose accommodation in Mauritius
Most people heading to Mauritius will prefer a hotel to private accommodation. On the one hand, they want to enjoy the hotel's services, and on the other hand, they are afraid in a way (language barrier, unfamiliar environment...
The best places to live in Mauritius
In general, it can be said that the best conditions for life are on the west coast and in the north - there is less wind and rain, but you know: the exception proves the rule. So where is the best place to stay in Mauritius...
Bench 828
828 m - this is exactly the height of the highest peak in Mauritius and it is called Piton de la Petit Riviere Noire, but in Google maps you will find it hidden under the name Bench 828. There is an iconic bench in the national colors...
Bras D'Eau NP
There is not a single national park in Mauritius, although the largest one is the Black River Gorges NP, you will find the smaller and less well-known Bras D'Eau National Park in the east of the island...
La Vallée des Couleurs
Dreams are supposed to come true, and I've already fulfilled a lot of them here. One of them was the zipline in La Vallée des Couleurs. And I confess that it was the only reason for visiting this adventure park...
Mont Choisy beach
If you like a bit of privacy on the beach, then MONT CHOISY is the obvious choice for you. It is the longest beach in the north of the island and practically undeveloped. Filaos trees line the entire beach. The ocean here has...
Macchabée trail
You might not think so of Mauritius, but you will also find a lot of tourist routes here. Well, it's not a tourist paradise like neighboring Réunion (recommended to all hiking lovers), but believe it or not, you'll be pleasantly surprised...
Black River Gorges NP
Black River Gorges National Park is home to countless hiking trails, viewpoints, and waterfalls. However, only the most famous of them are well marked, e.g. the Macchabée trail. The Trochettia trail is also among the better marked routes...
Alexandra Falls
Black River Gorges National Park is full of wonderful places to walk, hike or picnic. One such place is the Alexandra Falls Viewpoint, where you can walk, have a snack, admire the falls or hike to the 500 Pieds Falls...
Mahébourg
In the east of the island you will find the oldest colonial monuments of Mauritius, because it was here where the Dutch began to settle the island. Later, the French chose Mahébourg as their main port, only to abandon it in favor of Port Louis...
Trou aux Biches Beach
White sand and turquoise color of the ocean = Trou aux Biches beach. But also good conditions for snorkeling, picturesque sunsets, luxury hotels and swimming with turtles. You will find all of this and much more on this beach...
Shopping in Mauritius
Before we flew to Mauritius, we found out in detail what can and cannot be found in Mauritius in the Facebook group Czechs and Slovaks in Mauritius. People were right that in the big stores you can really find everything...
Eau Bleue Waterfalls
The routes to the waterfalls in Mauritius are basically not marked at all. We always try to study the route using the Internet. Eau Bleue waterfalls are made up of 5-6 waterfalls, the most famous are three of them, which we therefore visited...
Catamaran cruise
Our first catamaran cruise. What can I tell you, the ocean is not as calm as a glass of water, so I was worried the whole time that the girls would be sick on the boat... but they managed it brilliantly...
Sugar Museum - L'aventure du Sucre
We have a tip for you, where to go in case of bad weather in Mauritius. The L'Aventure du Sucre museum is a huge museum not only about the production of sugar from sugar cane but also about the history of the island...
Pamplemousses Botanical Garden
Our girls love botanical gardens, parks, forests... and so we visited the oldest botanical garden in the southern hemisphere. It is ideal to combine this trip with a visit to the L'Aventure du Sucre museum...
Labourdonnais
Chateau de Labourdonnais is located in the northern part of the island. It's a beautiful colonial house with a large garden, where, in addition to a small farm and an enclosure for turtles, you will find a tasting of excellent rum...
La Cuvette Beach
The north of the island is known for its beautiful beaches (e.g. Mont Choisy or Trou aux Biches). However, there are also lesser-known beaches such as La Cuvette between Grand Baie and Pereybere. This is a smaller cozy beach...
Healthcare in Mauritius
None of us want to deal with health-related problems in a foreign country while on vacation, which is why it's always most important to have quality travel insurance! It is also a good idea to always find out in advance...
Le Pouce
When you think of Mauritius, few people think of hiking. However even in this respect, Mauritius has a lot to offer. Of course, you won't find here well-marked routes and high-altitude hikes, but you will definitely see beautiful views...
Grand Bassin
Half of the population of Mauritius are Hindus, so in addition to a large number of temples, you will also find sacred places on the island. The largest of them is Grand Bassin in Black River Gorges National Park. There is a large lake...
Driving a car in Mauritius
As for driving a car in Mauritius, it kind of fell on me. So even though Barča's basic condition was met - an automatic transmission, because Barča simply doesn't drive with a manual, the catch this time was...
Recycling in Mauritius
Sorting waste in Mauritius was a really hard nut to crack and a big challenge for us - the honest sorters spoiled by the possibilities of recycling in Europe. Basically on every beach you will find a container...
Chamarel
Chamarel Seven Colored Earth is one of the most famous and most visited places in Mauritius. When you arrive at the airport, you will be greeted by a huge photo of it. The journey to Chamarel itself is an experience...
Deux Mamelles
Lily and I went on this nice hike, which is short and easy, this time without mom and Áňa. These two peaks are called according to the shape they resemble - two tits 😁. Lily and I managed to hike both of them in two days...
Notre Dame Cap Malheureux
In the very north of the island is one of the most famous and most photographed places on the island, namely the red-roofed Notre Dame church in Cap Malheureux. Since it is a really photogenic place, you will basically never be alone...
La Vallée de Ferney
You can find this wonderful nature reserve in the east of the island away from the big tourist attractions. But you definitely won't regret the trip here. In addition to maintained hiking trails, you will also find an enclosure with turtles...
Visa
The conditions of entry to Mauritius are not complicated at all and you can read them at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic (if you are Czech citizen). However, I strongly recommend you to fill out the arrival form...
Le Morne Beach
You will hardly find a better-known beach in Mauritius. Le Morne is a concept. The beach was named after the peninsula of the same name with the iconic mountain. And that's why this place is so charming - a majestic mountain...
Casela Park
If you are looking for an all-day program for children, you are in the right place. What will you find? Safari, animal kingdom, bobsled track, carousel playground, mini farm, turtles, camels, adventure park and fish and ducks...
10 tips for managing treks with small kids
Whether you decide to go on a trek in the Czech Republic or anywhere in the world, a few tips will come in handy to make it as smooth as possible, when you have your little ones with you...