A typical first trip here runs about $825 to $1,100 per person for 7 days at a mid-range style, before flights. Get your own number from the Budget Calculator.
- Dholl puri, flatbread stuffed with split yellow peas; the beloved street food
- Biryani, aromatic rice dish with Indian heritage; every family has their recipe
- Octopus curry, a Mauritian specialty along the coastal villages
- Rougaille, tomato-based sauce with fish, chicken, or sausage
- Phoenix beer and fresh coconut water are the refreshing local drinks
- Cavadee (January–February), Hindu festival with body piercings and fire-walking
- Maha Shivaratri, largest Hindu pilgrimage in the southern hemisphere
- Diwali, celebrated brilliantly by the majority Hindu population
- Mauritius is famed for the dodo bird, now extinct but central to the national story
Mauritian Creole is the native language; English and French are both official. Most Mauritians speak 3–4 languages fluently.
The island is remarkably multicultural, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Creole cultures coexist harmoniously.
- Mauritius is harmoniously multicultural, show genuine interest in all traditions
- Dress modestly when visiting temples and mosques
- The lagoon water is not just for swimming, it's alive with marine life
- Tipping 10% is appreciated in restaurants
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