Port Louis
Capital city of Mauritius
Port Louis is the capital and most populous city of Mauritius, mainly located in the Port Louis District, with a small western part in the Black River District. Port Louis is the country's financial and political centre. It is administered by the Municipal City Council of Port Louis. According to the 2018 census conducted by Statistics Mauritius, the population was 147,066.
Read more on Wikipedia β- Population
- 149,194
- Coordinates
- -20.162, 57.499
- Timezone
- Indian/Mauritius
- Elevation
- 134 m
Overview of Port Louis
Part of Mauritius, Port Louis is a medium-sized town. The population is roughly 149,194. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include nature, water sports and culture.
Things to do in Port Louis
Nature in Port Louis
(21)Under nature, Port Louis is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 21 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Port Louis's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Port Louis
(19)Port Louis records Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Port Louis. That is 19 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Port Louis
(18)On the culture side, Port Louis offers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Port Louis. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Port Louis
(13)Adventure lovers get Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Port Louis's recorded activities. 13 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Port Louis
(12)Under sports, Port Louis is tagged with Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. In all, 12 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Port Louis's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Port Louis
(10)The nightlife shortlist for Port Louis: Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Port Louis's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Port Louis
(5)Our data lists Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Wellness as wellness options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Port Louis's own activity tags.
Family in Port Louis
(4)The family shortlist for Port Louis: Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Port Louis is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Port Louis
(2)The shopping shortlist for Port Louis: Food and Shopping. All of it is drawn from Port Louis's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Port Louis
(2)Looking for other activities? Port Louis has Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Port Louis's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Port Louis
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Mauritius; once there, walking covers most of Port Louis. The local time zone is Indian/Mauritius.
Similar destinations
Places near Port Louis that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Port Louis known for?
- Port Louis is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and culture, set in Mauritius with around 149,194 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Port Louis?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Port Louis. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Port Louis?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Port Louis located?
- Administratively, Port Louis sits in Mauritius β handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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