Visit the Natural History Museum in Port Louis, Mauritius' capital city. This is a very popular tourist attraction that displays stuffed replicas of many extinct birds, fish, and animals, and most notably, the dodo bird which Mauritius made famous. There are various temporary and permanent exhibitions here, detailing both exotic and local animals.
Check out Pere Laval's shrine at the Ste. Croix in Port Louis. This shrine is legendary for having religiously converted over 67,000 individuals. Many locals will tell stories of the healing powers of the statue by just a simple touch. Make sure to check out the fascinating Islamic architecture at the Jummah Mosque.
Have fun at the new Le Caudan Waterfront. This is the hot new spot for enjoying the nightlife in Port Louis. Along the beautiful waterfront, visitors not only get great natural views but there are many restaurants, clubs, bars, casinos, cinemas and shops located here. This is one of the most popular tourist attractions on Mauritius.
Relax at Tamarin Bay Beach. Mauritius is famous for its lovely beaches, so no trip to the island is complete without a day spent basking in the sun at a beach. The landscape here is majestic and stunning, with its gorgeous casuarina and palm trees. The close proximity to the forest and mountains, as well as the relaxing waters, makes Tamarin Bay Beach a must-visit.
Visit Curepipe. This town has a very English market style ambiance. Is is the center of Mauritius' tea and model ship building industries. Be sure to check out the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens here, where visitors can view water lilies, chewing gum trees, giant Victoria fish poison trees and a 200 year-old "Buddha tree."
