Sightseeing in Port Louis - what to see. Complete travel guide

Initially, Port Louis was a mere seaport that was established on the site of the capital in 1635. Soon, that port became internationally famous. When exploring the world, French travelers were deeply impressed by the beauty of this land. In 1735, Port Louis officially became the capital of Mauritius by the order of French authorities. The settlement got its name after the French King Louis XV who was the ruler of France at that moment. After that, the region and the island started developing at a fast pace. The new capital quickly turned into a beautiful city, the population of which was growing year after year.
Have you come to Mauritius to swim and sunbathe? There are no beaches in Port Louis, so vacationers need to head to the neighbor settlements for this purpose. Tourists usually visit Port Louis to enjoy the sightseeing and cultural heritage of the island. The first attraction that both citizens and guests of the city enjoy visiting is formed by nature. This is Chamarel Waterfall. The height of this waterfall is several hundred feet. The waterfall got its interesting name after the French officer Charles Antoine who was living on the island. This is the highest waterfall in the region.

Besides the waterfall, Port Louis can proudly offer tourists to visit the National Botanical Garden of Mauritius that is open not far from Port Louis in the district of Pamplemousse. This is the third oldest botanical park of this type in the Southern Hemisphere. The French governor of Mauritius opened this garden as a private park in 1770. His initial desire was to create a true world of spices. This is how the garden got tea trees and camphor plants from China, nutmeg, and the fragrant clove tree. Besides them, the cinnamon and different species of magnolia fill the air in the garden with their pleasant scents. Later, different types of Bougainvillea and Araucaria were added to the Pamplemousse Garden.

The international airport of Mauritius is located not far from Mahebourg. The distance to Port Louis is roughly forty-seven kilometers, so it takes around one hour to get to the capital by bus. The main air gate of the island receives many international flights from different parts of the world. The number of flights increases during the tourist season. There are direct flights to Mauritius, but many tourists choose to make connecting flights with a stop in Dubai. The total journey time is approximately twelve hours when flying from Europe. At the airport, tourists can rent a car or call a taxi to get to the capital city.
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National and city parks around Port Louis
♥ National Park 'Black River Gorges' , 30 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Black River Gorges' , 30 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Port Louis from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Waterfalls Tamarin
From the series “Greatest Waterfalls on Earth”
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Distance from Port Louis center - 23.9 km.
The total height of the complex is about 300 meters which allows them to be among the highest waterfalls in the world. The area around the waterfalls never stands empty. Excursion groups come here every day and many tourists spend days in these spectacular places. All hiking excursions under the experienced guidance of the locals are also offered to the visitors. So that a walk to the waterfalls will be even more interesting and enriching. …
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