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Mauritius
🏛️ Port Louis
💰 MUR · Rupee
🗣 English
🕐 UTC+4
✈️ Visa-free
Overview
Hotels
Attractions
Rentals
Banks
Essentials
Tourism at a Glance
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Annual Visitors
1.3M
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Tourism Revenue
$1.6B
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UNESCO Sites
2
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National Parks
8
📅 Best Season to Visit
May – December
⭐ Visitor Rating
★★★★★
4.5 out of 5.0
🌍 Top Source Markets
France
UK
Germany
Country Information
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Capital
Port Louis
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Currency
MUR · Rupee
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Languages
English, French, Creole
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Time Zone
UTC+4
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Visa
Visa-free
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Hotels
📍
Sights
🚙
Rentals
🏦
Banking
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mauritius safe to visit?
Mauritius welcomes 1.3M visitors annually. Always check your government travel advisory before booking.
Best time to visit Mauritius?
The best time to visit Mauritius is May – December.
Do I need a visa for Mauritius?
Visa-free. Verify with the Mauritius embassy for your nationality.
What currency is used in Mauritius?
The currency is the MUR · Rupee.
What language is spoken in Mauritius?
Official language(s): English, French, Creole.
💱 Exchange Rates
1,000 MUR =
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Euro
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British Pound
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Chinese Yuan
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Japanese Yen
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KRW
South Korean Won
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SAR
Saudi Riyal
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AED
UAE Dirham
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Canadian Dollar
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Australian Dollar
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Swiss Franc
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INR
Indian Rupee
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ZAR
South African Rand
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TRY
Turkish Lira
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BRL
Brazilian Real