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Dodo Museum Opens in Pamplemousses: Mauritius’ Dodo History Comes Alive

The new Dodo Museum Mauritius in Pamplemousses explores the legendary dodo bird’s history and extinction. Families and wildlife fans can expect engaging, hands-on exhibits and interactive displays.

16 August 2026

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Experience the Caudan Night Run: Evening Fun in Port Louis

The Caudan Night Run invites locals and tourists to experience Port Louis after dark, with music, community, and a unique night run. Discover history and live entertainment on August 22.

21 July 2026

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Watercolours of Mauritius: Historical Art Exhibition Transports Visitors to 19th Century Island Life

The Watercolours of Mauritius exhibition in Port-Louis offers an extraordinary look at 19th-century island life through rare watercolours by William Sandeforth Streatfield. Discover this cultural highlight—essential for history buffs and art lovers in Mauritius.

8 June 2026

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Caudan Waterfront – Where Mauritius’ History Meets Modern Charm

There is a special rhythm at the Caudan Waterfront, one that blends the old heartbeat of Port Louis with the lively pulse of modern Mauritius. Here, the scent of sea…

Adam 9 August 2025

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Blue Penny Museum, Port Louis – Where Mauritius’ Most Precious Stamps Come to Life

Tucked inside the lively Le Caudan Waterfront, the Blue Penny Museum is one of those rare places where history, art, and legend meet under one roof. This is not just…

Adam 8 August 2025

Discover the Mauritius Postal Museum in Port Louis, where stamps, stories and stone arches trace the island’s rich communication history.

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Through Time and Stamps: The Timeless Charm of the Mauritius Postal Museum

Tucked beside the sea breeze and basalt buildings of Port Louis, the Mauritius Postal Museum is a quiet treasure. It’s not the kind of place that calls loudly from across…

Adam 7 August 2025

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Secrets of Chinatown, Port Louis: A Timeless Crossroad of Culture and Flavor

Tucked between the colonial streets of Port Louis lies one of Mauritius’s most storied neighborhoods. Chinatown is not just a district, it's a living canvas of memory, movement, and multicultural…

Adam 6 August 2025

Things to do Culture Nature

The National History Museum, Port Louis: A Journey Through Time and the Legacy of the Dodo

If there’s one place in Mauritius where science, history, and storytelling come together in a quietly powerful way, it’s the National History Museum in Port Louis. Tucked away on Chaussée…

Adam 5 August 2025

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Beneath the Banyans: Discover the Quiet Beauty of Les Jardins De La Compagnie in Port Louis

In the heart of Port Louis, just a few minutes' walk from the rush of Central Market, there’s a place that feels like it belongs to another rhythm. Les Jardins…

Adam 3 August 2025

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The Beating Heart of the Capital: Discovering Central Market Port Louis

Walk just a few steps south of the Caudan Waterfront and you’ll stumble into something far more alive than any shopping mall. The Central Market Port Louis is not only…

Adam 2 August 2025