Joanna James
A tropical paradise of beautiful sundrenched beaches and scintillating emerald waters inviting you to don your swimwear, green oases in the national parks and botanical gardens to soothe your senses not to mention the charming heritage sites adding to the allure, keep exploring this unique island.
Also known as Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam botanical gardens in honour of the founder of the Mauritian Nation, this is an enormous 60-acre land of lush vegetation providing a serene atmosphere to please the nature lover in you. Being one of the oldest Botanical Gardens in the entire Southern Hemisphere with many exotic plant species, varieties of palms, lakes with giant turtles and more, an unusual feature at these gardens is the charming ponds of Giant Water Lillies offering many platforms for frogs and tadpoles to revel and thrive.
A gem of the Mauritian national heritage Chateau de Labourdonnais stands regally on a well-maintained plantation with a lot of history within its hallways, corridors and chambers. Plan to do a tour of this iconic building to have a glimpse into the way the Mauritian society lived in the bygone era of the 19th century, the lingering charm of the building. Continue to explore the estate, if you are lucky spot the Aldabra Tortoises which are seen at random and round it off with complimentary juice and rum tasting. A few hours spent in enjoyment exploring one of the best attractions in Mauritius.
An exciting metro city, Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius with many historical features such as the Champ de Mars horse-racing track from the 19th century, enchanting French colonial architecture, the famed Blue Penny Museum showcasing the features of history and art of Mauritius plus 1847 Blue Penny and Red Penny stamps thus earning its name. Don't fail to visit the vibrant hub of the Central Market or the Bazaar of Port Louis a definite point of interest for guests at Anantara Iko Mauritius. Loaded with colourful green grocery items to spices, souvenirs, handicraft items and more as well as exotic food this is a delightful place to visit.
Embrace the breathtaking beauty of this gracious fall dropping from a height of 80 metres. Ensconced in a secret valley in the south of Mauritius, this is the highest waterfall in the country and a sight not to be missed. Witness the spectacular sight of the great curtain of water as it gushes down to a pool at the bottom.
Creating art from waste, this progressive gallery uses only recycled glass. Blowing used glass into new shapes and colours the expert craftsmen create fine glasswork. Each wonderful piece of handmade glass item is a piece of fine art. Enter into an arena of multiple hues of glass formations adding light and glamour to the gallery and admire the various items and perhaps buy a piece or two as souvenirs of your visit to Mauritius.
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