Mauritius

Mauritius
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Traveling to Mauritius? Land Connected.

Mauritius packs turquoise lagoons, volcanic peaks, rum estates and street-food markets into one small island — and the best of it is scattered all the way around the coast. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you have maps, restaurant bookings and ride bookings working from the moment you land at Plaisance.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspotting.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Coverage note: coverage is strong island-wide, including resorts and beaches — the island is small and well covered, so maps and ride apps work almost everywhere.

Travel Highlights

  • Le Morne: the dramatic peninsula mountain and its lagoon, a UNESCO site with kite-surfing beaches.
  • Chamarel: the Seven Coloured Earths and the Chamarel waterfall in the south-west.
  • Black River Gorges: rainforest trails, waterfalls and viewpoints in the island's largest national park.
  • Île aux Cerfs: a popular lagoon island for swimming, snorkelling and boat trips from the east coast.
  • Port Louis: the Caudan Waterfront, the Central Market and the Blue Penny Museum in the capital.

Getting Around

  • Ride-hailing: Uber works in Mauritius since March 2026 through licensed local taxis (Taxi by ala-lila), strongest around Port Louis, with availability varying elsewhere on the island.
  • Metro Express: the light rail runs between Port Louis and Curepipe via Rose Hill and Quatre Bornes — a cheap, reliable spine for the central corridor.
  • Buses: island-wide buses are cheap and frequent on main routes, though slow for cross-island trips.
  • Rental cars: driving is on the left and a rental car is the most flexible way to circle the island — book ahead in high season and check parking at beaches.

Safety and Practical Tips

Mauritius is generally safe for visitors, but pickpockets work busy markets and beaches — keep valuables out of sight, do not leave bags unattended on the sand, and use hotel safes for passports.

Reef currents can be strong on the south and east coasts, so swim only where locals swim and heed flag warnings; from roughly November to April, check cyclone forecasts before boat trips and island crossings.

Entry and Visa

Entry rules depend on your passport. Many visitors — including UK, EU, US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand passport holders — enter without a visa, and every visitor must complete the Mauritius All-in-One travel form online before arrival and be able to show a return or onward ticket.

Weather and Climate

  • Warm year-round: coastal temperatures sit roughly 25–30°C, with the central plateau a few degrees cooler.
  • Drier season (May to October): cooler, drier and breezier — the most comfortable months for beaches and hiking.
  • Wet season (November to April): hotter and more humid, with afternoon showers and a cyclone risk — check forecasts before boat trips.
  • Sea: warm enough to swim in all year, warmest in the wet season.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the Mauritian rupee (MUR) — widely available from ATMs at the airport and in the main towns.
  • Cards: accepted at hotels, larger restaurants and shops, but markets, buses and smaller beach stalls are cash-only.
  • Tipping: not expected, though rounding up a taxi fare or leaving a small tip for good service is appreciated.
  • Wise: works wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted — handy for hotels and restaurants, less so for markets and buses.