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Mahébourg is a small town located on Mauritius Island. It is a perfect location to explore Mauritian life. The town offers a variety of accommodations. You can choose from private villas, guest houses, and hotels. Preskil Island Resort is one of the popular hotels. Your tour operator will help choose the best accommodation.
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Mahebourg is located in the district of Grand Port Mauritius. This is on the southwestern coast of Mauritius. It is about 10 km or 15 minutes from the international airport. It is 50 km from Port Louis, the capital city. This is about an hour’s drive. Its latitude is 20.4060° S. The longitude is 57.7034° E.
There are many activities to do at Mahebourg. You can experience Mauritian wildlife by visiting Ile Aux Aigrettes and Blue Bay Maritime Reserve. You can explore the beaches in the town. It is a great opportunity to enjoy water sports such as scuba diving and snorkeling. You can visit historical sites such as Mahebourg Museum. You can also enjoy shopping in this small town.
The best time to visit Mahebourg is during the dry season. This is between May and November. The wet season is between December and April. Rains during this season may interfere with most outdoor activities.
You will enter Mauritius via the international airport. From the airport, you will enjoy a nine minutes drives to Mahebourg. Your tour operator will take care of transfers from the airport and between destinations.
Mahebourg has great destinations for nature lovers. Ile Aux Aigrettes is one of these places. It is a small island located about a kilometer from Mahebourg. It is made up of coral limestone. Ile Aux Aigrettes nature reserve conserves the Mauritius Dry Coastal Forest. So, it is home to endangered or extremely rare species of wildlife. It is home to Aldabra giant tortoise. Other common animals are Mauritius ornate gecko, Mauritius fody, pink pigeon, and Mauritius olive white-eye. You can enjoy a visit to the reserve from Preskil Island Resort.
Blue Bay Maritime Reserve is another great destination in Mahebourg. It is an underwater reserve. Visitors enjoy views of colorful marine species. Over 72 species of fish have been identified. Some of these are sergeant-major, fusilier fish, butterfly fish, rainbow wrasse, and clownfish.
Mahebourg has many stunning beaches. Blue Bay is a white sand beach with casuarina trees. It is known for its emerald blue water. It is a perfect place for snorkeling. Point d’Esny is popular for its water sports. Its immense lagoon and the light breeze make it ideal for kite surfing, windsurfing, and board sports. La Cambuse is another stunning beach in the town. It is a white sand beach. It is popular for its turquoise water and rough strong currents.
Mahebourg is a good place for shopping. The Mahebourg Monday market was initially known for silks and textiles. Today, it is known for production, steaming food stalls, and bric-a-brac. It is a great location to enjoy local snacks such as samosas and chili cakes. Bo’Valon Mall is a great shopping location in the small town. It has a spacious food court. Also, it has over 46 shops such as fashion outlets and beauty stores.
Mahebourg Waterfront is an ideal place for relaxing. It is home to a memorial known as Bataille de la Passe paying homage to fighters.
Mahébourg Museum is listed as a National Heritage Site. It depicts life during colonial times. It is a great place to learn the history of Mauritius. You can see a rare skeleton of the dodo and other interesting features.
Rault Biscuit Factory is another fascinating attraction. It was established in the 1870s. It prepares flavored cookies prepared using the traditional method.
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