Mauritius
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Destinations in Mauritius
Practical essentials for Mauritius
Mauritian rupee (MUR)
No language is official in law; English and French run government and business, while Mauritian Creole is what nine in ten people speak at home
Type C/E/G, 230V 50Hz
A dense bus network covers the island cheaply and the Metro Express tram links Port Louis with Rose Hill and Curepipe; taxis have no meters, so agree the price before you get in.
Tap water is treated and tested to national drinking-water standards and is safe to drink - most Mauritians drink it.
Left-hand side; a licence in English or French is accepted, so no International Driving Permit is legally required, though hire firms often ask for one.
999 or 112 (police), 114 (ambulance), 995 (fire)
Country-level guidance, checked against official sources. Currency, fares and entry rules change — confirm anything time-critical before you travel.
Recent stories from Mauritius
Eight Days in Mauritius, Split Between Two Bases
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Mauritius Beyond the Beach: The Quieter Island
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Dholl Puri Sells Out by Two: Rules for Eating Across Mauritius
The island's best cooking comes from market stalls and plantation verandas that shut before the resort dining rooms open, so here is where to eat in each part of Mauritius and what to order.