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Black River Gorges National Park B103 - Plaine Champagne Road, Mauritius ☎ +230 464 4053 Last Updated: 01/30/2026 |
| Black River Gorges National Park is a protected area located in the southwestern part of Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. The park covers an area of 67.54 km2 and is known for its unique ecosystem, which includes dense forests, waterfalls, and a variety of endemic plant and animal species. | |
| The park is home to several hiking trails that lead visitors through the forest, past rivers and waterfalls, and to scenic viewpoints. The park is also an important conservation area, as it protects several endangered species of birds and plants. Some of the notable species found in the park include the Mauritian flying fox, the pink pigeon, and the Mauritius kestrel. Visitors to the park can also learn about the cultural heritage of Mauritius, as the park is home to several historic sites, including the ruins of a colonial-era sugar mill. | |
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Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark Place » Outdoors The Seven-coloured Earth is located in the heights of Chamarel. An unexpected site formed by a geological phenomenon that gave to the earth a palette of seven colours. This unique place deserves to be seen. 252 views 💖 1 👍 0Seven Coloured Earth in, Chamarel, Mauritius |
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Pamplemousses Botanical Garden Place » Outdoors The Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, or Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, is one of the most visited sites in Mauritius and the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere. Established under the administration of the Mahé de Labourdonnais by the king's governor, Pierre Poivre, over 300 years ago, the garden boasts a remarkable flora with countless native and endemic species. 212 views 💖 1 👍 0Pamplemousses, Mauritius |
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Mauritius Place » City Mauritius is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2,000 km off the southeastern coast of mainland Africa. The country comprises the main island of Mauritius, as well as several smaller islands, including Rodrigues and Agalega. The capital is Port Louis, situated on the northwestern coast of the main island. The population of Mauritius was 1,265,475 in 2019. 237 views 💖 1 👍 0Mauritius |
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Le Morne Brabant Place » Town Le Morne Brabant is a peninsula located in the far southwest of Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean. The peninsula's highlight is the basalt massif of the same name, with its peak rising 556 meters (1,824 ft) above sea level. 329 views 💖 1 👍 0Mauritius |