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Things to see in Port Louis (Mauritius): 20 places and when to go
Port Louis is a city in Mauritius with around 595,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Nature (11), Mountains (8), Museums and art (5). The best known are Aapravasi Ghat, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden and Le Pouce. The best time to come is April to June and September to November; also possible: December to March and July to August. In December there are 13 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Mauritius · -20.1666, 57.5
- Population
- About 595,000
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (11) · Mountains (8) · Museums and art (5) · Temples (3) · History (2) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- April to June and September to November.
- Also possible
- December to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MRU Plaine Magnien, 35 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pieter Both, at 820 m.
What to see in Port Louis
The places in and around Port Louis, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Aapravasi GhatBuilding complex in Port Louis, on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius949 m
- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical GardenGarden in Pamplemousses, near Port Louis, Mauritius11 km
- Le PouceMountain in Mauritius4.6 km
- Pieter BothNature · Mountains6.5 km
- Blue Penny MuseumStamp museum in Port Louis, capital of Mauritius686 m
- St. Louis Cathedral, Port-LouisBuilding in Mauritius717 m
- Bras d'Eau National ParkNational park in Mauritius25 km
- Mauritius Postal MuseumPostal Museum762 m
- Jummah MosqueMosque in Port Louis, Mauritius936 m
- Natural History Museum, Port LouisMuseum in Port Louis, Mauritius453 m
- Port Louis Photography MuseumMuseum in Mauritius452 m
- Saint François d‘AssiseBuilding in Mauritius10 km
- Crève CoeurMountain in Mauritius6.2 km
- Citadelle de Port-LouisBuilding in Mauritius1.1 km
- Grand PeakMountain peak in Mauritius6.1 km
- Guiby PeakSummit in Mauritius5.1 km
- Long MountainMountain in Maurice5.4 km
- Priest's PeakMountain in Maurice2.6 km
- Signal MountainMountain in Maurice1.1 km
- Trou aux Biches Resort & SpaBeaches16 km
When to go to Port Louis
The best time to visit Port Louis is April to June and September to November; also possible: December to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible13:06
- FebPossible12:40
- MarPossible12:08
- AprBest time11:32
- MayBest time11:03
- JunBest time10:47
- JulPossible10:53
- AugPossible11:19
- SepBest time11:53
- OctBest time12:28
- NovBest time12:59
- DecPossible13:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 47. In April, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to Mauritius in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Port Louis
The nearest main airport is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU, Plaine Magnien), 35 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mauritius (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
And all of Mauritius, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Port Louis?
The best known: Aapravasi Ghat, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, Le Pouce, Pieter Both, Blue Penny Museum. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Port Louis?
April to June and September to November; also possible: December to March and July to August. In December there are 13 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 47.
How do you get to Port Louis?
The nearest main airport is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), 35 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Port Louis as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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