Sights in Mauritius

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sights in Mauritius : the essentials

Temples in Port Louis

Law Kwan Thion Pagoda, Chinatown

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One of the most unexpected corners of our visit to Port Louis was a Buddhist pagoda. At first, while reading about it I thought of

Churches in Flic en Flac

The Natural Chapel of the Conception Immaculee

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Not on any map or in any travel guide, not even on the internet. It appears suddenly in the middle of a farm next to the road. You

Churches in Bel Air

Our Lady of Good Help, Trou D'eau Douce

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This church is close to where we live which means, of course, that you never find time to visit it. That's what happened to us, we

Statues in Bois Chéri

Mangal Mahadev Shiva Statue

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The Lord Shiva is the world's biggest statue. It is very impressive, appearing among the trees, especially if you haven't heard of

Temples in Bois Chéri

Ganga Talao

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It is said that the god Shiva, and his wife Parvatti, flew over Mauritius bearing on his head the Ganges River, he was so moved by

Churches in Grand Baie

Grand Baie Catholic Church

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It seemed like we were in Tahiti, Hawaii or New Zealand, not your typical church model one expects to find in South Africa but, as

Citadels in Port Louis

Citadel of Port Louis

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A big hill from the city, which is flat until the fort is perched on top of a volcanic mountain. The name comes from Queen Adelaid

Historical Monuments in Riviere du Rempart

Poudre D'Or

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Temples in Curepipe

Hari Hara Devasthanam Temple

(2)

Mosques in Port Louis

Jummah Mosque

Cathedrals in Port Louis

Cathédrale Saint-James

Temples in Grand Baie

Tamil Temple in Grand Baie

Historical Monuments in Moka

Maison Eureka

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Churches in Cap Malheureux

Notre Dame Auxiliatrice

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Activities in Mauritius

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Mauritius: Tour of Ile aux Cerfs Island with Lunch

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starting from

32.47 £

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Mauritius à La Car: Full-Day Tour with Chauffeur Guide

(38)

starting from

154.23 £

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Private 1-Way or Return Mauritius Airport Transfer

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starting from

38.64 £

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From Grand Baie: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Gabriel Island

(28)

starting from

34.78 £

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Mauritius: Full Day of Luxury at Ile des Deux Cocos

(24)

starting from

84.25 £

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