Port Mathurin
Capital of the island of Rodrigues
The village of Port Mathurin serves as the capital of the island of Rodrigues, a dependency of Mauritius. Most of the population of Rodrigues is settled close to or in the city. It lies on the north coast of the Indian Ocean island and functions as the administrative, judicial and economic centre of Rodrigues. As the name suggests, it also operates the main harbour of the island.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,929
- Coordinates
- -19.683, 63.417
- Timezone
- Indian/Mauritius
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Port Mathurin
Part of Mauritius, Port Mathurin is a small settlement. Some 5,929 inhabitants call it home. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect nature, sports and culture to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Port Mathurin
Nature in Port Mathurin
(4)For nature, expect Desert, Geological Formations, Islands and Mountains. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Port Mathurin.
Sports in Port Mathurin
(4)Our data lists Biking, Running, Slopes and Trail Running as sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Port Mathurin.
Culture in Port Mathurin
(2)Port Mathurin's culture entries include Architectural Buildings and Docks. It is a direct read of Port Mathurin's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Port Mathurin
(1)For other activities, expect Fishing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Port Mathurin.
Best time to visit Port Mathurin
Plan water days for December to March. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April.
Getting there & around
Access Port Mathurin through a larger town in Mauritius; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Indian/Mauritius.
Similar destinations
Places near Port Mathurin that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Port Mathurin known for?
- Port Mathurin is mainly a destination for nature, sports and culture, set in Mauritius with around 5,929 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Port Mathurin?
- You can plan around Desert, Geological Formations, Islands, Mountains and Biking in Port Mathurin. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Port Mathurin?
- Plan water days for December to March. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April.
- Where is Port Mathurin located?
- Administratively, Port Mathurin sits in Mauritius — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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