Public transport

The public transport in Mauritius is run by the National Transport Authority that owns two bus companies, United Bus Service (UBS) and National Transport Corporation (NTC), with frequent routes through the entire island. Bus transportation is quite cheap and allows one to mingle with the locals. There are two types of buses: standard and express, and the latter ones are both air-conned and much faster. The buses usually operate from 5:30am-8pm in built up areas and from 6:30am-6:30pm in the countryside; however, there is a late service between Port Louis and Curepipe until 11pm.

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Passport / Visa

While citizens of most European and African countries do not need a visa for touristic travels, a visa can be required either prior to travel or upon arrival – use the website of the Passport and Immigration Office to check for individual requirements. All persons coming to Mauritius for purposes other than tourism, visit or business need to apply for a visa/permit before undertaking any travel. Holders of Diplomatic Passports other than those issued by the Government of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Yemen, and Laissez-passer issued from internationally recognized organizations are exempt from visa regulations. A visa does allow the bearer to travel to Mauritius, while the final admission for entering rests upon the Immigration Officer at the point of entry.

Best Time to Visit

Located in the southwest Indian Ocean, Mauritius is warm and pleasant throughout the year, and the water temperature is also ideal for swimming and sporting activities. In general, the western and northern regions are warmer and drier than those in the east and south. However, each period has its marks, and the summer months from October to April are the best ones for beach holidays. During winter, from July to September, you will, in contrast, profit from the off-peak season by securing bargain prices.

Mauritius International Airport (MRU)

The international airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam is located 5km southwestern of Mahébourg and 35km southeastern of Port Louis. Airport taxis will take you to almost every town, while the public bus services only provide routes to the biggest settlements, such as Port Louis and Curepipe. You can also go on your own, as you will find car rental companies among the services provided on site, as well as currency exchange booths and ATMs.

Taxi

When taking a taxi, negotiation is key, as meters are rarely used and you can easily be ripped off – always insist on turning on the meter or negotiate the price first. One of the biggest services is Taxi Mauritius Tours but there are several other companies located across the whole island. Taxi Mauritius Traffic Centre Saint Pierre, Moka, Mauritius +230 594 060 00 Taksi Mauritius Cote D'Or Road, hermitage, Mauritius +230 5255 6255

Post

Mauritius Post ltd (MPL) operates across the whole island. Their shops can be recognized by their yellow and blue logo, and they sell every product and attendance, from stamps and packages to pick up and financial services. A central office can be found at Port Louis but the official website informs about every other subsidiary and its opening hours.

Pharmacy

Pharmacies can be found across the whole island, and they are always marked with explicit emblems. A central one, Newton Pharmacy, is located in Port Louis but there are several other ones in every bigger town – while they are usually open from 8am-5pm on weekdays, they close on Saturdays at 2pm already. Mauritius Pharmacy Rue Louis Pasteur, Curepipe, Mauritius +230 670 227 0 Sun Pharmacy Route Royale, Riolet, Mauritius +230 261 346 5

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