1. Enjoy Shopping for Souvenirs at the Craft Market: If you want to purchase good quality local souvenirs at convenient prices, head to the Craft Market. Here, you will find a myriad of stalls, selling a variety of traditional souvenirs. Some of the best things you can shop for at the Craft Market, include Mauritian glass, essential oils, artworks, and bright coloured clothes.
Location: Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis, Mauritius
2. Take an Exploration Tour of ChinaTown: Enjoy a day out at Mauritius’s Chinatown and explore the best of shopping and food touring here. Go on a street shopping spree and purchase Chinese paintings, home decor, watches, footwear, and second-hand products. Do not forget to pamper your taste buds with pickled vegetables, dim sums, and bol reverse. If you are lucky enough, you may also get a chance to enjoy the local festivals observed here, including the Annual Chinatown Food and Cultural Festival and the Chinese New Year.
Location: Royal Road, Port Louis, Mauritius
3. Hike the Pieter Both Mountain: Try hiking the majestic Pieter Both Mountain, which is perched at an elevation of around 820 meters and is considered to be the second highest mountain of the Mauritian island. While you hike this towering mountain, spot huge round-shaped boulders, rare Hyophorbe amaricaulis palm species, Chinese guava trees, and diverse wildlife, on the trail.
Location: Port Louis, Mauritius
4. Unwind at Pointe aux Piments Public Beach: Pay a visit to Pointe aux Piments Public Beach, which is spread across 3 to 4 kilometers and is better known as Le Meridien Beach. You can unwind on the soft sand of this beach and soak in the calm and peaceful atmosphere. While you are here, you can also enjoy some delicious Mauritian snacks from the stalls lining the beach.
Location: Pointe aux Piments village, Pamplemousses district, Mauritius
5. Shop for Local Produces at The Central Market: Enjoy a shopping spree at the famous Port Louis Central Market and purchase popular Mauritian produces. While you are shopping at this open market, you can buy natural spices, fresh seafood, local rum, and traditional handicrafts. You can also shop for good quality Mauritian textiles and fashionable clothing. Furthermore, you can also buy yourself some delicious Mauritian street food, including curries, pancakes, dumplings, and alouda.
Location: 9 Corderie St, Port Louis, Mauritius
6. Encounter Rare Tropical Plants at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden: Visit Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden and spend time exploring the wide varieties of rare plants sheltered here. Try to spot 85 species of palms, medicinal herbs, baobabs, and giant water lilies. You can also take a walk through the ebonies, spices, and sugarcane plantations housed in this garden. You can even try to discover the trees planted here by legendary personalities, including Indira Gandhi, Princess Margaret, Robert Mugabe, and Francois Mitterrand.
Location: Pamplemousses, Port Louis, Mauritius
7. Spend a Day Out at Le Caudan Waterfront: Spend a day engaging in various activities at the famous Le Caudan Waterfront. Shop til you drop from the modern boutiques, relish authentic Mauritian cuisine at the elegant restaurants, enjoy a movie, and try your luck at gambling in the Le Caudan Waterfront Casino. If you are a history buff, you can also pay a visit to the Blue Penny Museum and take a stroll through the ancient stamp and artefacts collections.
Location: Marina Quay, Caudan, Port Louis, Mauritius
8. Walk Through History at La Place d’Armes: Take a stroll through the iconic La Place d’Armes, stretching from Port Louis Waterfront to the Hotel du Gouvernement. Witness the life-like statues of some of the renowned personalities of Mauritius, whose work have glorified the rich history of the country. Some of the famous legends, whose statues you can try to spot at La Place d’Armes are that of Queen Victoria, Sir W. Stevenson, Sir John Pope Hennessy, Sir William Newton, and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam.
Location: Port Louis, Mauritius
9. Marvel at the Stunning Architecture of Jummah Mosque: Admire the magnificent white-walled Jummah Masjid, which is the second oldest mosque of Mauritius. Marvel at the intricate blend of Indian, Creole, and Islamic architectural design. Take enough time to peacefully witness the impressively adorned minarets, arches, domes, columns, and the magnificent entrance door.
Location: Royal Road, A1, Queen St, Port Louis, Mauritius
10. Learn About the Wildlife of Mauritius at National History Museum: Pay a visit to the National History Museum and check out the important galleries of the museum - Fauna Gallery, Marine Life Gallery, Dodo Gallery, and Insects, Meteorology and Giant Tortoise Gallery. Witness skeletons and specimens of Dodo, Mauritian Dutch pigeon, and the giant Mauritian Lizard. You can also encounter marine species, including dolphins, crabs, sharks, eels, and rays. You can even witness a variety of corals, including octocorals, madrepores, and hexacorals.
Location: Port Louis, Mauritius