Mauritius was known of by Arab and Malay sailors as early as the 10th century. First colonised in 1638 by the Dutch, Mauritius was populated over the next few centuries
with waves of traders, planters and their slaves, labourers, merchants and artisans. A place rich in history, the cultural influences can be seen across the island.
Mauritius is filled with stunning scenery and it was Mark Twain who said, “You gather the idea that Mauritius was made first in heaven, and that heaven was copied after Mauritius”. Tamarind Falls also commonly known as the 7 cascades or Tamarin falls, can be found near the small village of Henrietta, in the South West of Mauritius. The Tamarind Falls has a total height of 293 meter/961 feet and is therefore the highest waterfall in Mauritius.
Port Louis has a number of highly specialized museums that are worth a visit. The best internationally-known of them is the Blue Penny Museum, a philatelic museum located in the Caudan Waterfront complex. It is open since 2001. The Blue Penny Museum brings together collections of rare postage stamps.
We advise you to exercise normal safety precautions in Mauritius. Cyclone season is November to May.
Places to Visit:
- Blue Penny Museum
- Mauritius Tamrind Falls
- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden