{"id":14749,"date":"2026-06-23T08:35:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T08:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/florinacestach.cz\/?p=14749"},"modified":"2026-07-01T17:37:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T17:37:01","slug":"mauricius-bez-cestovky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/florinacestach.cz\/en\/mauricius-bez-cestovky\/","title":{"rendered":"Mauritius without a travel guide: From adrenaline peaks to the saddest palm tree in the world"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A true Mauritian paradise<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The idea that Mauritius is just a boring honeymoon destination where you lie around in an expensive resort and sip drinks all day is the one biggest travel mistake<\/strong>. When I spent six months planning our 12-day family trip \u2013 and now hold on, I was traveling with three moms \u2013 I knew we wanted to get off the island. to squeeze the most out of<\/strong>. And Mauritius showed us that under the shell of luxury catalogs he hides incredible wilderness<\/strong>, a cruel colonial history and nature that you won't see anywhere else on the planet.<\/p>

Our trip didn't start off exactly as planned, as we were plagued by a delay in our transfer in Istanbul (how can you get compensation for a delay? take a look here<\/a>), but once we finally stepped onto Mauritian soil, all the stress subsided. The island of volcanic origin surrounded by a coral reef<\/strong> You will immediately be intoxicated by the scent of sugar cane and a specific energy where Creole, Indian and European culture mix.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The view from the highest point in Mauritius (828 m above sea level). The muddy path through the jungle and the rope climb were 100% worth it for this panorama with the iconic Le Morne mountain in the background!<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Baptism of Fire: Driving on the Left and Mauritian Roads<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you want Mauritius to experience freely<\/strong>, you can't do without a rented car. Public transport works here, but you won't get everywhere in a flash. However, renting a car brings with it two challenges: drive on the left<\/strong> and the local driving style requires eyes on the back as well.<\/p>

My first day behind the wheel was pure adrenaline baptism by fire<\/strong>. Constantly turning on the wipers instead of the indicators and roundabouts in the opposite direction force you to concentrate. I wish I didn't have to shift gears, we had an automatic and that helped me a lot. But once you leave the busy roads around the capital Port Louis and enter the endless fields of sugar cane, you get used to it. The roads are in good condition.<\/strong>, you just have to take into account that they are here on radars on every corner<\/strong> and you have to follow the speed limit. Besides, everyone around the speed cameras follows it, so it forces you to.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Port Louis: History, Markets and Oceanarium<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The capital city of Port Louis is a fascinating cocktail of old and new worlds. Our first steps led into a giant Odysseo Oceanaria<\/b>. A walk through glass tunnels, where sharks and rays circle overhead, thrilled our entire female crew.<\/p>

Just a short distance away we visited\u00a0Blue Penny Museum<\/b>, where the world's most famous and valuable postage stamps are hidden - the Blue and Red Mauritius. Seeing them live (they are illuminated for only a few minutes every hour to prevent them from fading) is a dream come true for every traveler.<\/p>

The museum is adjacent to the modern waterfront Caudan Waterfront<\/b>, where there are many souvenir shops. As you walk along the coast, you will soon reach Central Market<\/b>. Where you can get everything from local vegetables and fruits, spices and vanilla to souvenirs and clothes.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A true sensory overload. The central market in Port Louis will immediately captivate you with its energy, colors and the aroma of exotic spices. You'll just want to haggle for the price here!<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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We set off on a great day trip on a catamaran from the north coast. We set off in the morning directly from the beach in Grand Bay<\/b> and our first stop was at the dramatic island Gunner's Quoin<\/b> (Coin de Mire), where we had a great time snorkeling in the clear water among hundreds of colorful fish.<\/p>

From there we crossed to the island Flat Island<\/b> (\u00cele Plate), which is perfect for carefree swimming and catching a tan. Around lunchtime we returned to the catamaran, where a grilled meal with lots of vegetables and some alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks awaited us.<\/p>

After eating, we looked at the neighboring Gabriel Island<\/b> (\u00celot Gabriel), where we enjoyed the beach and swimming. In the afternoon, all that awaited us was the journey back to Gran Baie beach, where our trip ended. It was one of the most powerful experiences on the island for us.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Beach Guide: From North to South<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Mauritius has hundreds of kilometers of beaches, each with a completely different atmosphere and facilities. Here are the ones we tested firsthand during our trip:<\/p>