Port Louis and Central Plateau Travel Guide

Explore Port Louis Mauritius’s capital centers on the central market, Caudan waterfront, and colonial streets: dholl puri stalls, Aapravasi Ghat history, and late-night Chinese and Creole kitchens draw first-time visitors. Explore Curepipe Perched on the island’s central plateau, Curepipe offers cooler air, the crater Trou aux Cerfs for short hikes, antique and garment shops, and tea rooms on Queen Street. Explore Beau Bassin-Rose Hill This twin town outside Port Louis hosts bustling markets, roadside food stalls, and municipal parks; travellers pass through Beau Bassin - Rose Hill for everyday Creole bakeries and nearby administrative centres. Explore Quatre Bornes Quatre Bornes is a central market town where weekend shoppers queue for fabrics and shoes, street-food vendors serve hearty plates, and travellers use it as a base for west-central excursions. Explore Moka Moka’s rolling hills host university campuses, leafy neighbourhoods, and boutique hotels; visitors pass through for country cafés, walking tracks, and access to central plateau estates and business hubs. Explore Aapravasi Ghat Port Louis’ Aapravasi Ghat preserves the 19th‑century landing depot for indentured labourers from South Asia; visitors come for the on‑site museum, interpretive exhibits and memorials that document migration, plantation labour and Mauritius’ colonial history. Explore Trou aux Cerfs A volcanic crater near Curepipe on Mauritius’s central plateau; Trou aux Cerfs is reachable by road and visited for short walks and wide views. Explore Mare aux Vacoas Mare aux Vacoas is a large reservoir near Curepipe used for water supply; visitors use surrounding trails for walking and picnic viewpoints over central Mauritius.