15 Photos Of Mauritius That Will Make Your Jaw Drop

mauritius hindu temple

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Mauritius’ visual splendor is undeniable. With its location in the middle of the Indian Ocean, its mixed ethnic heritage, dramatic geography and unique natural phenomena, it’s a photographer’s dream subject. We challenge you to keep your jaw closed while ogling these 15 incredible photos of Mauritius.

mauritius sunset

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Is this not the most perfect sunset you’ve ever seen?

mauritius hindu temple

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This Hindu temple in Port Louis is evidence of Mauritius’ deep Indian heritage.

mauritius port louis

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Colorful umbrella shades at the Port Louis waterfront

mauritius lily pads

Water lilies at Pamplemousse Gardens (Shutterstock)

The leaves of the giant Victoria amazonica water lily can reach up to 3 meters (9 feet) in diameter.

mauritius chamarel

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The mysterious chamarel (colored) earth

Black River Gorges National Park, Mauritius (Shutterstock)

Black River Gorges National Park, Mauritius (Shutterstock)

Black River Gorges National Park

Reflecting at the beach

Crystal Rock (Shutterstock)

Crystal Rock (Shutterstock)

The “floating” Crystal Rock

Le Morne Brabant mountain (Shutterstock)

Le Morne Brabant mountain (Shutterstock)

Aerial view of Le Morne Brabant

A surfer riding a wave (Shutterstock)

A surfer riding a wave (Shutterstock)

Surf’s up!

The underwater world (Shutterstock)

The underwater world (Shutterstock)

Fish at a coral reef

Ocean reflection (Shutterstock)

Ocean reflection (Shutterstock)

The ocean at dusk

A woman working at a tea plantation (Shutterstock)

A woman working at a tea plantation (Shutterstock)

Working at a tea plantation

Alexandra Falls (Shutterstock)

Alexandra Falls (Shutterstock)

Alexandra Falls

And… the #1 reason why people come to Mauritius – the glorious beaches.

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Karen Elowitt

Karen Elowitt

Karen Elowitt is the former editor of AFKTravel.

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