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Creole 80.5%, Bhojpuri 12.1%, French 3.4%, English (Official; Spoken By Less Than 1% Of The Population), Other 3.7%

The temperature on the coastal areas varies between 22°C in winter and 34°C in summer. The sea temperature varies between 22°C and 27°C. In the central part of the island, the maximum daytime temperature varies from about 19°C in August to about 26°C in February. The western and northern regions are warmer and relatively drier than the East and the South.

Take your best beach and casual wear. In the winter months (June -September), carry some light woolen clothing for the cool evenings. Please show due respect when visiting religious places. Wear appropriate clothing (and remove leather shoes and belts) when entering the premises.

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Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is near Mahébourg in south eastern Mauritius, on the opposite side of the island from Port Louis. While there are no direct airport buses, express buses travel between the capital and Mahébourg several times a day, stopping at the airport. Allow yourself at least two hours from Port Louis. Air Mauritius flies to Rodrigues Island (about 90min) daily; the company also offers helicopter tours (15-20min) of Mauritius.

Mauritian buses are generally good - albeit a bit slow - and can take you to (or near) just about any place on the island. There are several different operators, none of which cover the entire island. Port Louis and Curepipe are the main hubs. Tickets are cheap and should be kept handy, as inspectors check them frequently. Mauritian roads range from smooth to potholed and pavement-free. Driving is sketchy at best on Mauritius, with speed limits often ignored, headlights a rarity and weaving pedestrians all too common. If you think you're up to it, rent a car in one of the major towns or at the airport. Smallish motorbikes can be rented around Grand Baie. Drivers should have an international drivers' licence, and most rental agencies require drivers to be over 23. Driving is on the left. Bicycles and boats can be rented wherever tourists congregate.

No vaccinations are required. However a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers over 1 year of age who arrive from areas where yellow fever cases are reported.

A valid passport is essential to enter Mauritius. Before visiting the country, the traveler should make sure his/her passport would not expire before 6 months. Any European person who wishes to stay in Mauritius not more than 3 months does not require any Visa.

Tourists entering Mauritius are allowed to stay not more than three months only if they have valid passport, return ticket and sufficient money with them. Visas are issued with no expense. The validity of visa is up to three months. However if one wishes to extend his/her stay then he/she needs to make an application for the same to the Consulate or High Commission.

Visa Requirements

Please click the link below for visa requirements for Mauritius.
http://www.maurinet.com/embvisa.html