Practical Information

No, there is no visa to enter Reunion for Spanish citizens and those belonging to the European Union. However, although it is French territory and belongs to the EU, it does not belong to the Schengen area, so we do need the passport, the DNI is not enough.

For travelers from outside the EU, you can get information at the Visa Wizard https://france-visas.gouv.fr/es/auxiliar-de-visado.

No vaccination is mandatory to enter Reunion, yellow fever vaccination is only required if the traveler comes from endemic countries (some African or South American countries).

If you transit through an airport in a region where yellow fever is endemic for less than 12 hours, you will not need a yellow fever certificate to travel to Reunion.

In terms of health care, Réunion is comparable to metropolitan France, both in terms of hospital infrastructure and health care personnel.

If you wish to do scuba diving, paragliding or other sports activities you will need a medical certificate, bring it in advance to avoid extra costs or loss of time at destination.

As for chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus, no cases have been reported on the island for the past 10 years. However, dengue, caused by the tiger mosquito, is still active and the use of repellent products and creams in mosquito-prone areas is advised.

For more information, please visit www.ocean-indien.ars.sante.fr

Although Reunion Island is an ideal place to travel at any time of the year, it is convenient to know that there are two distinct seasons because Reunion is in the southern hemisphere and the seasons are reversed with respect to the European ones.

The island can be divided into two climatic zones:

The western part (Le Port, Saint-Paul, Sant-Louis, Saint-Pierre) is protected from the wind and has a drier and more pleasant climate almost all year round.

The eastern part (Saint-Denis, Saint-André, Saint-Benoît) is more exposed to the wind and influenced by the proximity to the intertropical convergence zone. The trade winds blow from the southeast and it receives more abundant rainfall.

The Reunion Island has a unique relief composed of coastline, mountains and volcanoes such as the Piton des Neiges or the Piton de la Fournaise, so the climate is very different from one place to another.

Summer: November to April

The climate is hot and humid during these months, with temperature peaks in December, January and February above 30ºC on the coast. Rainfall is abundant, although it tends to be concentrated in the afternoon and of short duration. In general, the heaviest rainfall occurs in February and March. The cyclone season extends from December to March, however, in case a cyclone makes landfall, you have nothing to worry about: all beach resorts are designed to withstand hurricane-force winds. This season stands out for its exuberant vegetation.

Winter: May to October

The temperature is cooler during this season between 22º and 24ºC on the coast. Inland, in the heart of the mountains, temperatures range between 5º and 15ºC.

Temperatures at altitude can reach 0ºC and rarely exceed 25ºC in the middle of summer. From 1800 meters, in July and August, frosts are frequent at night, even reaching the thermometer below zero in some of the peaks.

The average temperature in Saint Denis, which is at sea level, is 24°C in August (this month being the coldest of the year) and 30°C (in February the hottest month). The average temperature on the Plaine des Palmistes (1,200 meters) is 17°C in August during the day and 24°C in February.

An unusual phenomenon on a tropical island: it can snow on Reunion! It did it in 2003 and in 2006 on Piton des Neiges and Piton Maïdo.

Air Austral, the national airline is considered one of the best African airlines. It has an excellent fleet of aircrafts and will take us to Reunion via Paris or from Johannesburg, an interesting option for all those travelers coming from Latin America. We can also travel with Air France, Corsair, French Bee and Air Mauritius.

Air Austral offers the best flight network in the Indian Ocean linking Reunion with Mayotte, Comoros, Mauritius, Seychelles and several destinations in Madagascar.

The island has two airports, the most important being La Reunion Roland Garros Airport near Saint Denis and Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport in the south of the island which is used exclusively for flights to Mauritius.

The island has public transportation (bus and cab) the best option if you decide to make a trekking since there is some route that you will inevitably have to do it with a vehicle. We also offer rental vehicles to move around the island at your own pace or a vehicle with driver to travel more comfortably and not worry about it during your visits or excursions.

Reunion is a small island but has a lot to offer. It is not an ideal destination to combine with another African country. However, we only recommend it if you want to do hiking, trekking or active tourism. We consider necessary a minimum of 8 days on the island. If you want to do some of our treks like the GR2 you should plan a minimum of 13/14 days.

We put our great knowledge of the island at your disposal to design or advise you on the trip that best fits your travel preferences. To get your trip right, dedicate the necessary time and keep in mind that it is a trekking and hiking destination, not a beach destination.

We strongly advise you to take out a good medical insurance that includes evacuation and repatriation. Reunion has a good hospital infrastructure and qualified medical personnel comparable to the hexagon.

Companies such as IATI facilitate online booking and offer a wide range of options including cancellation insurance.

Indigo Be advises travelers (at its discretion) not to forget in their luggage:

• If you decide to go hiking, we recommend a good trekking shoe.
• Sandal for the beach or shower
• Summer clothing (long sleeve shirt to protect from mosquitoes at dusk)
• Winter clothing (for ascents such as the Piton de Neiges)
• Raincoat and windbreaker
• Small backpack or tote bag for excursions
• High mineral protection and marine environmentally friendly sunscreen
• Wet wipes (if you bring them, please take them back to your home country where they can be treated)
• Headlamp, water bottle and walking sticks (if trekking).
• Cap or hat to protect you from the sun
• Swimsuit and snorkeling T-shirt
• Anti-mosquito repellent type Relec Forte
• Photographic equipment (memory cards, batteries, include underwater camera if you are going snorkeling).
• Watertight bag for photographic material and/or important documents if boat excursions are made.
• Euros or dollars to exchange.
• Passport and travel insurance scanned in a cloud. Useful in case of loss.
• First Aid Kit
• And anything else you consider appropriate

• “La Réunion” Petit Futé 2023-2024″ Petit Futé. Undoubtedly the best guide of the country (in French).
• “Mauritius, Rodrigues and Reunion”, 2022 collection Bradt Travel Guide
• “Réunion 2024/2025” Ed. Hachette Touri (in French).
• “Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles 2024”. Lonely Planet. Geoplaneta (in Spanish).

The currency of Reunion is the € as it is a French overseas department.

Yes, although most hotels have WIFI you can buy an E-SIM with enough data to surf the internet. Orange and Sosh have E-SIM.

Please note that during the mountain trekking we will not have connection at several points.

To call Reunion: 00 262 + phone number.

All the mountains of Reunion are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Practically all the hiking trails are of medium and difficult level. Most of them are ascents and descents in the famous cirques and peaks such as the Piton des Neiges, Piton Maïdo, Piton de la Fournaise… These are not easy trails for everyone.

As for the WIFI connection, it is offered in practically all the hotels of superior category. Reunion has fiber optics with an internet speed comparable to any European country.

+4 GMT. From March to October +2 hours; from October to March +3 hours, with respect to Spain, for example.

Electricity is 220 volts, 50 Hz. European plug with two round pins.

The official language in Reunion is French. English is only spoken in some of the higher category accommodations. It should be noted that most of the population (85%) also speaks Réunion Creole.

Yes, Reunion is a very safe country, although precautions should be taken at night in the big cities. However, special care should be taken with the objects we leave in the rental vehicle (without driver) while hiking as there have been cases of theft of belongings. We advise you to use the safety boxes in your room to store your valuables. We advise you to scan your passport, as well as other documents of the trip and save it in your email or cloud as it will be very useful in case of loss or theft.

As for trekking, we must always be informed of the weather conditions before embarking on a mountain trekking and inform of our intention to stay several days. We must also be prudent and respect the indications of the signs on the beach before taking a bath or sailing. In some of the beaches bathing is prohibited.

Although handicrafts are not a strong point of the island, we can find baskets, table sets, carpets, trays, pot covers… made with cow fiber (Pandanus utilis) or coconut. Bourbon vanilla is famous and can be found in specialized centers such as Provanille or La Vanilleraie.

The white tea of Saint Joseph, tea lovers will be able to visit the plantation as well as the tea making process at the Labeyrinthe in Champs Thé.

Cilaos lentils . They are grown at an altitude of 1200 meters and are an important part of the Creole cuisine.

Spices such as turmeric or “Piment Pate” a traditional condiment of Creole cuisine. The rum “arrangé” local rum macerated with fruits, spices, coffee, vanilla… A good option is to visit the Jardin des Parfums et des Epices in Saint Philippe J

The “Galabé” a traditional cane sugar of the island, honey, the “achards” are vegetables marinated in vinegar, oil, ginger, paprika and turmeric.

Maïdo essential oils, where we recommend a visit to the distillery to learn about the essences.

Jewelry and jewelry made with lava stone from the Piton de la Fournaise.

Colorful T-shirts, dresses or sarongs from Pardon or l’Effet Péi are super original.

Yes, you must be at least 21 years old and have held a driver’s license for more than 1 year. An international driver’s license is not required for European Union countries, although more and more companies are requesting it. For all other countries an international driving license is required. The main roads have a speed limit of 80 km/h. Please note that each rental company may have its own requirements when renting a vehicle.

No, there is no visa to enter Seychelles, however, it is mandatory to apply for a FREE (TA) authorization to enter its territory on the website https://seychelles.govtas.com/es (ALERT: There are several fraudulent websites about it, use only this one).

A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months at the date of departure and at least one blank page, a return flight ticket, a selfie, a reservation document from the travel agency or hotel/hotels and valid travel insurance are required.

IMPORTANT: The TA document is essential for travel and will be required at check-in counters. The airline will not allow visitors who do not provide the TA document to board to Seychelles.

All Seychelles border formalities have been digitized and must be completed by all travelers before entering the country through the Seychelles Electronic Border System.

No vaccination is mandatory to enter Seychelles, yellow fever vaccination is only required if the traveler comes from endemic countries (some African or South American countries). If you transit through an airport in a region where yellow fever is endemic for less than 12 hours, you will not need a yellow fever certificate to travel to Seychelles.

There is no malaria in Seychelles, however, we must not let our guard down in terms of mosquito bite prevention as there is dengue and chikungunya.

Despite the many uncertainties associated with the current global climate, Seychelles enjoys a year-round tropical climate and almost 12 hours of sunlight due to its position just south of the equator. All but the most remote islands to the south are outside the cyclone belt, there are no extreme weather conditions, and the temperature rarely drops below 24 °C or rises above 32 °C.

In principle, the dry season is from June to October (southeast monsoon), the wet season is roughly from November to May (northwest monsoon). But, in the Seychelles, we are also affected by climate change and, for example, El Niño caused strong gusts of wind and heavy rains for three days in August 1997 in the middle of the dry season.

Therefore, three periods characterize the monsoon climate: a cool and dry season, a hot and humid season and an intermediate period.

May to October

Between the months of May and October, the southeast trade winds generally bring drier and cooler weather and rougher seas, particularly along the southeast coasts of the islands, along with wind speeds of 10 to 20 knots. In this dry season, the average temperature still reaches 25°C (77°F). Visibility in the water is not suitable for diving.

June, July and August are the coolest months with the strongest winds. It is also at this time when we can find seaweed on the beaches, a fact that demonstrates the excellent health of the seabed of Seychelles.

The months of November and April are considered transition months and are the hottest of the year, reaching up to 32ºC (90ºF). The absence of wind makes these months favorable for the practice of snorkeling and diving since we will have a perfect vision underwater. Frequently the months of March, May and October have a similar climatology.

From December to March, during the wet season, easterly and northwesterly winds blow over the archipelago. This monsoon is the result of the strengthening of the trade winds in the northern hemisphere. The heat becomes heavy, the mercury reaches 32°C and humidity reigns again. The vegetation is more exuberant than ever. Rainfall is frequent, from December to February, although generally of short duration.

However, being a tropical island, tropical downpours, usually brief, can occur at any time of the year.

Several airlines fly to Victoria on the island of Mahé:

Air Seychelles, the national carrier, flies from Colombo, Mumbai, Johannesburg, Mauritius and Tel Aviv.

Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air France, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Kenya Airways, Edelweiss, Condor and Aeroflot have international flights to Mahé. Air Austral links Reunion with several Indian islands such as Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles and Mayotte.

Air Seychelles has daily domestic flights to Praslin (20 minutes flight). The helicopter company Zilair flies to most of the Seychelles islands. There are also ferries like Catcocos or Inter Island Ferry Service that will take us to the most touristic islands like Mahé, Praslin and La Digue.

Seychelles is an ideal destination to combine with any active trip in Africa, in which case we recommend a minimum of 4 nights to enjoy its paradisiacal beaches. If your trip is exclusively to the Seychelles and you wish to visit several islands of the archipelago, you will need a minimum of 10 nights in destination.

All hiking trails are of easy level except for some of the trails in Le Morne Seychelles National Park, the highest peak of the archipelago located on the island of Mahé (905m). Or the ascent to the Nid d’Aigle (333m) on the island of La Digue which are considered of medium difficulty level.

We put our great knowledge of the islands at your disposal to design or advise you on the trip that best fits your travel preferences. To get your trip right, dedicate the necessary time and don’t miss out on excursions and visits to really get to know the islands. Seychelles is not only paradisiacal beaches.

We strongly advise you to take out a good medical insurance including evacuation and repatriation because in case of serious illness or accident it is preferable to be treated in the neighboring Reunion Island, given the scarcity of hospitals. Only the island of Mahé has a hospital and a hyperbaric chamber.

Companies such as IATI facilitate online booking and offer a variety of options including cancellation insurance.

Indigo Be advises travelers (at its discretion) not to forget in their luggage:

• If you decide to go hiking, we recommend a suitable trekking shoe.
• Sandal for the beach or shower
• Summer clothing (long sleeve shirt to protect from mosquitoes at dusk)
• Raincoat and windbreaker
• Small backpack or tote bag for excursions
• High mineral protection sunscreen and respectful with the marine environment
• Wet wipes (if you bring them, please take them back to your home country where they can be treated)
• Cap or hat to protect you from the sun
• Swimsuit and snorkeling T-shirt
• Anti-mosquito repellent type Relec Forte
• Photographic equipment (memory cards, batteries, including underwater camera).
• Watertight bag for photographic material and/or important documents if boat excursions are made.
• Euros or dollars to exchange.
• Passport and travel insurance scanned in a cloud. Useful in case of loss.
• First Aid Kit
• And anything else you consider appropriate

• “Seychelles Petit Futé 2023” Petit Futé. Undoubtedly the best guide to the country (in French).
• “Seychelles”, collection guide Bradt, Bradt Ed.
• “Seychelles Travel Guide 2024” Greg Armstrong (in Spanish).
• “Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles 2024”. Lonely Planet. Geoplaneta (in Spanish).

The official currency is the Seychelles Rupee (SCR). In restaurants outside the hotels, cabs and small purchases in general we will have to make in payment in local currency. The change of currency can only be made in banks, airport and hotels. They will have to give you an accrediting document to be able to change again the surplus of rupees to foreign currencies when leaving the country. There are also ATMs at the airport where you can withdraw rupees in cash.

Credit cards accepted in hotels or tourist services are American Express, MasterCard and Visa.

1 Rupee = 0.070 € (January 2024).

Yes, although most hotels have WIFI and there are internet cafes on the three main islands of the archipelago you can buy an E-SIM with enough data to surf the internet. Airtel or Cable & Wireless have E-SIM cards that you can book online through the TA (Travel Authorization) website and retrieve it upon arrival at Mahé Airport directly at the phone companies’ counter. To call Seychelles: 00 248 + phone number.

As for WIFI connection, it is offered in practically all superior category hotels. Seychelles boasts of being the African country with the fastest connection on the continent with an average speed of 11.32 Mbps.

+4 GMT. From March to October +2 hours; from October to March +3 hours, with respect to Spain, for example.

Electricity is 220-240 volts, 50 Hz (13 amps). British plug with 3 rectangular pins. It is necessary to bring an adapter, although most large hotels have them, some more modest establishments, restaurants or other infrastructures will be impossible to recharge our cell phones.

Sometimes, water shortages cause momentary interruptions in the power supply. They are frequent during the dry season (May to October), with the island of Mahé, the most inhabited, always being the most affected by these rationing operations, which also affect the small hotel industry.

As a consequence of its British colonial past, 8 ounces is 227 g, a pound is 454 g; for liquids, a pint is 0.57 l, a gallon is 4.55 l. Temperatures are in degrees Fahrenheit: 32 for 0°C, 85 for 30°C. Distances are in miles: one mile is 1.61 km.

Yes, Seychelles has three official languages, English, French and Seychellois Creole (Seselwa). Although Creole is the mother tongue of the archipelago’s inhabitants, most citizens are fluent in all three languages.

As in any country, pronouncing some words in their language will help us to establish contact with the local population. Here is a brief Seselwa vocabulary.

Seychelles is a very safe country, although there have been cases of robberies on beaches and even in some hotels so we advise you to use the safety deposit boxes in your room to store your valuables. It is not wise to flaunt money, jewelry or technological devices such as IPhone, etc. in public. We advise you to scan your passport, as well as other travel documents and save it in your email or cloud as it will be very useful in case of loss or theft. We also advise you to respect the no-swimming signs on some of the Seychelles beaches. They may warn us of strong currents or prohibit swimming due to the presence of sharks on some of the beaches that are not protected by a coral reef.

Although handicrafts are not a strong point of the island, we can find hats and baskets made of coconut or bamboo fiber. Also famous is the Seychelles tea, the Seyté, flavored with vanilla, lemon, mint and cinnamon. These teas are cultivated in the mountains of Morne Blanc and can be bought after visiting the factory in Port Glaud or in any supermarket.

Kréolor jewelry or Kiwicoco, an original coco de mer (if you wish to buy one remember to ask for the permission and license for export from the seller) make sure you buy it in the right place like in the Vallée de Mai directly. Investing in a piece of Creole art in some of Mahé’s art galleries such as Café Kaz Zanana or Michael Adams’ gallery at Anse Polues Bleues in Mahé is always a good option.

Spices such as cinnamon or curry, Yi-King essential oils, scented candles, natural soaps, the famous black pearls, Takamaka rum, Seybrew beer, colorful Creole fabrics in silk or cotton… you will have no excuse to return home with Seychelles products.

Sir Selwyn Clarke Market, Camion Hall, The Tea Factory, Eden Plaza Shopping Center are some of the places to buy souvenirs in Mahé.

Yes, you must be 21 years old and have a driver’s license for more than one year. An international driver’s license is not required for stays of up to 3 months. Remember that in Seychelles you drive on the left, but the priority is on the right. The main roads are limited to 65 km / h speed. In the center of Victoria the speed is limited to 40 km/h. Vehicles can only drive on the islands of Mahé and Praslin. In La Digue you can only ride a bicycle.

No, there is no visa to enter Mauritius for Spanish citizens and those belonging to the European Union for stays of less than 90 days. It is important to travel with a valid passport valid for more than 6 months and to have at least 1 blank page. However, Andorra, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela must apply for a visa upon arrival at the airport. We advise you to check before your trip at the official website www.passport.govmu.org.

No vaccinations are required to enter Mauritius; yellow fever vaccination is only necessary if the traveler comes from endemic countries (some African or South American countries).

To facilitate entry into Mauritius, the “All-in-One to Mauritius” digital travel form should be completed preferably before boarding at the following link: www.safemauritius.govmu.org.

It must be completed online and a paper copy with QR must be carried with you to show at the entrance to the health authorities.

Spaniards traveling to Mauritius are not obliged to be vaccinated and there is no risk of contracting any disease. However, the Spanish health authorities advise to keep the official vaccination schedule up to date. In order to avoid problems at customs, you should always have prescriptions and the original manufacturer’s box of drugs prohibited in Mauritius (e.g. Coproxamal or Di-antalvic) at hand. For further information please consult the Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs website: www.msc.es

If you transit through an airport in a region where yellow fever is endemic for less than 12 hours, you will not need a yellow fever certificate to travel to Mauritius.

As of June 2023, 12 cases of dengue have been reported in Mauritius and 21 cases in Rodrigues Island. Local authorities have indicated that the necessary measures have been taken and that the situation is under control (spraying of affected areas). It is recommended to be alert to governmental advisories, as well as the use of repellent products and creams in mosquito-prone areas in Mauritius and Rodrigues Island.

Although Mauritius is an ideal place to travel at any time of the year, it is convenient to know that there are two distinct seasons because Mauritius is in the southern hemisphere and the seasons are reversed with respect to the European ones.

Summer: November to April

The climate is hot and humid during these months, with temperature peaks in December, January and February that can reach 30ºC. Rainfall is abundant, especially in the central plateau. In general, the heaviest rainfall occurs in February and March. Normally, daylight hours are from 5:30 to 19:00.

This is the best time for diving (especially from December to March) and for deep sea fishing. The cyclone season runs from November to April. Most of the time, cyclones manage to avoid Mauritius due to the small size of the island. However, should a cyclone make landfall, you have nothing to worry about: all beach resorts are designed to withstand hurricane-force winds.

Winter: May to October

Temperatures are cooler during this season and prevailing winds tend to blow over the island from the east and southeast. The lowest temperatures are experienced in August (20 °C on the coast). Normally, daylight hours are from 6:45 am to 5:45 pm. This is the best season for surfing (June to August).

On the central plateau, which is about 600 meters above sea level, the average daytime temperature is between 20 °C in August and 26 °C in February. On the coast, temperatures are three to five degrees higher. The northern and western parts of the island are warmer and drier than the eastern and southern regions.

However, being a tropical island, rains can occur any day of the year, more in the interior than on the coasts, although the rainiest months are from January to April.

There are several airlines that offer international flights to Mauritius, however, to reach the island of Rodrigues we must always fly from Mauritius.

Air Mauritius, the national airline is considered one of the best African airlines. It has an excellent fleet of aircraft and will take us to Mauritius via a European point (Paris or London) or from Johannesburg or Cape Town, an interesting option for all those travelers from Latin America. We can also travel with Air Mauritius to Madagascar, Seychelles or Reunion for an interesting combined trip. The company connects Mauritius with Rodrigues daily in a 1h35 flight.

We can also reach Mauritius with Air France, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Kenya Airways, Air Austral and Air Seychelles.

The international airport of Mauritius is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport , formerly known as Plaisance, is not located in the capital but in the southeastern part of the island, in Plaine Magnien, 48 kilometers from Port Louis, near Mahébourg. The other airport in Mauritius is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport, on the other island of the country, Rodrigues Island.

Air Mauritius has daily flights between Mauritius and Rodrigues (between 2 and 5 frequencies). There is also a weekly mixed cargo-passenger ferry that links the two islands between 28 and 30 hours of navigation with 248 seats and 9 cabins. We can also reach by freighter Agalega an unknown archipelago formed by two islands located about 1100 kilometers north of Mauritius, which are also part of the Republic of Mauritius.

Mauritius is an ideal destination to combine with any active trip in Africa, in that case we recommend a minimum of 4 nights to enjoy its paradisiacal beaches and its exceptional hotel infrastructure. If your trip is exclusively to Mauritius and you also wish to visit Rodrigues you will need a minimum of 9 nights in destination.

We put our great knowledge of the islands at your disposal to design or advise you on the trip that best fits your travel preferences. To get your trip right, dedicate the necessary time and don’t miss out on excursions and visits to really get to know the islands. Mauritius is not only paradisiacal beaches.

We strongly advise you to take out a good medical insurance that includes evacuation and repatriation, although Mauritius has a good health infrastructure, in case of serious illness or accident it is preferable to be treated in the neighboring Reunion Island or evacuated to our country of origin. Only the island of Mauritius has a hyperbaric chamber.

Companies such as IATI facilitate online booking and offer a wide range of options including cancellation insurance.

If celebrating a wedding is in itself an unforgettable experience, doing it on a beach in Mauritius is an original way to write the first chapter of your love story, don’t you think? If you want us to organize your wedding in the paradise island of Mauritius, you couldn’t be in better hands.

Indigo Be advises travelers (at its discretion) not to forget in their luggage:

• If you decide to go hiking, we recommend a suitable trekking shoe.
• Sandal for the beach or shower
• Summer clothing (long sleeve shirt to protect from mosquitoes at dusk)
• Raincoat and windbreaker
• Small backpack or tote bag for excursions
• High mineral protection and marine environmentally friendly sunscreen
• Wet wipes (if you bring them, please take them back to your home country where they can be treated)
• Cap or hat to protect you from the sun
• Swimsuit and snorkeling T-shirt
• Anti-mosquito repellent type Relec Forte
• Photographic equipment (memory cards, batteries, including underwater camera).
• Watertight bag for photographic material and/or important documents if boat excursions are made.
• Euros or dollars to exchange.
• Passport and travel insurance scanned in a cloud. Useful in case of loss.
• First Aid Kit
• The Dress Code in most superior hotels should be considered.
• And anything else you consider appropriate

• “Maurice et Rodrigues Petit Futé 2023-2024” Petit Futé. Undoubtedly the best guide of the country (in French).
• “Mauritius, Rodrigues and Reunion”, 2022 collection Bradt Travel Guide
• “Mauritius Travel Guide 2023” Evan G.Anderson (in Spanish).
• “Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles 2024”. Lonely Planet. Geoplaneta (in Spanish).

The currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian rupee (Rs), which can be exchanged at banks and exchange offices. As of January 2024 the exchange rate is € 1 Euro = 48.71 MUR rupees.

The most commonly used credit cards are: Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners. Most credit cards (debit cards are not accepted in Mauritius) and Euros are accepted in hotels, restaurants and stores.

The easiest way to exchange foreign currency is at the exchange offices on arrival at the international airport. You can also do it in banks or hotels.

Yes, although most hotels have WIFI you can buy an E-SIM with enough data to surf the internet. Emtel, MyT or Chilli have E-SIM cards that you can buy at TelecomShop on your arrival at the airport or in the main towns and shopping centers. To call Mauritius: 00 230 + phone number.

Indeed, all the beaches of Mauritius are public and accessible to everyone. However, in front of hotels or private residences the passage zone is restricted to the sandy area closest to the sea. That is why it is always advisable to keep an eye on our belongings, even if we are on the hotel beach.

All hiking trails are of easy level except for some of the routes such as the ascent to Le Morne Brabant (556m) historical mountain declared World Heritage of the UNECO or the mountain Le Pouce (The Thumb) that with 811 meters of altitude is positioned as the third highest mountain in Mauritius after the Piton de la Petite Riviere Noir of 828 meters (which we can also climb) and the Pieter Both, the iconic mountain with a rock formation at the top (820m). Also interesting routes are the trekking to the 7 Tamarin Waterfalls or hiking in the Gorges de la Rivière Noir.

As for the WIFI connection, it is offered in practically all the hotels of superior category. Mauritius has fiber optics with an internet speed comparable to any European country. An upload speed of up to 80 Mbps (depending on the contract of course), the average is between 10 and 20 Mbps.

+4 GMT. From March to October +2 hours; from October to March +3 hours, with respect to Spain, for example.

Electricity is 220 volts, 50 Hz. British plug with 3 rectangular pins, although most of the lodgings also have a plug with two round pins. It is advisable to bring an adapter, since, although most hotels have them, some more modest establishments, restaurants or other infrastructures will be impossible to recharge our cell phones.

As a consequence of its British colonial past, 8 ounces is 227 g, a pound is 454 g; for liquids, a pint is 0.57 l, a gallon is 4.55 l. Temperatures are in degrees Fahrenheit: 32 for 0°C, 85 for 30°C. Distances are in miles: one mile is 1.61 km.

Yes, the Mauritian population is multilingual. Although Mauritian Creole is the mother tongue of the inhabitants of the archipelago, most of the citizens are fluent in English and French.

English is the administrative language, while French is the language used in the media and literature.

As in any country, pronouncing some words in their language will help us to establish contact with the local population. Here is a brief Mauritian Creole vocabulary.

Yes, Mauritius is a very safe country, although there have been cases of robberies on beaches taking advantage of the absent-mindedness while taking a dip so keep a close eye on your belongings while you are on the beach. Also take special care with your bag in popular tourist areas or in local markets. We advise you to use the safety deposit boxes in your room to store your valuables. It is not wise to flaunt money, jewelry or technological devices such as iPhones, etc. in public. We advise you to scan your passport, as well as other travel documents and save it in your email or cloud as it will be very useful in case of loss or theft.

Although handicrafts are not a strong point of the island, we can find baskets, table sets, carpets, trays, pot covers … made with cow fiber (Pandanus utilis). Also famous is the Bois Chéri tea cultivated in the south of the island since 1892, we can visit the factory or the museum if we are interested. The KuanFu Tea, is another option of teas in Mauritius with an excellent ancestral black tea, the Ripe Black Tea and a beautiful packaging.

Demerara, muscovado or low GIsugar, unrefined with vanilla or licorice aromas. Sugar cane occupies 85% of the island’s cultivated land, 72,000 hectares, and produces an average of 300,000 tons of sugar annually (700,000 tons were obtained in 1970, a record figure). Be sure to visit “la Aventure du Sucre” to understand the history of the island and its relationship with slavery.

Excellent Historic Marine ship models, Chamarel rum, cashmere, jewelry, promotional items with the famous Dodo, a large flightless bird endemic to the island extinct in 1662, textiles such as pashminas or a T-shirt of The Kreol Republic, you can find them in Le Rendez-vous, in the shopping center La Croisette and they are super original.

A CD of “Seggae“, local music mixed with Jamaican and Sega influences, or Sega, a musical genre and traditional dance of the Indian islands, especially Mauritius, Seychelles and Reunion, although its origin is attributed to Madagascar, as it was the Malagasy slaves displaced to these islands who, with little means, made rudimentary instruments that allowed them to sing nostalgic ballads. Ravior’s Hope bracelet, with a phrase engraved in Creole: Lamour, Lespwar, Linité (love, hope and unity).

I recommend the candles of Poivre D’Or, the Frangipane candle smells great J are in Belle Mare and also offer jams, honey, scented sugar, spices …

Investing in a work of Creole art in some of the art galleries is always a good option. Like the works of the famous painter Pino Ragusa. As you can see, you will have no shortage of excuses to return home with Mauritian products.

Shopping malls such as Bagatelle Mall, La Croisette or the Caudan Waterfront are excellent shopping options. The Central Market of Port-Louis or the Quatre Bornes market are ideal for textiles, spices, etc…

Yes, you must be at least 21 years old and have held a driver’s license for more than 3 years. An international driver’s license is not necessary for stays of 4 weeks maximum. Remember that in Mauritius you drive on the left, but the priority is on the right. The main roads are limited to 80 km / h speed. In urban centers the speed is limited to 40 km/h. We recommend renting the vehicle with approved companies (yellow license plates).