Mauritius is open to everyone!
Relax on our stunning beaches, hike through our national parks and stand on top of mountains overlooking sparkling lagoons. Our friendly locals want to welcome you to the island and our rich curries and sweet pastries are waiting to be tasted. Mauritius is so much more than its beaches, so immerse yourself in our culture, learn about our history and feel the rhythm of our island.
Culture
It�s no secret that Mauritius is full of different cultures, which means all the more occasions to celebrate! We have official public holidays for different religions including Hinduism, Islam, Chinese and Christianity. We�re proud to come together and honour the different important days for our diverse people.
Traditions and Festivals � �A nation's culture resides in the hearts of its people�
The main festivals and religious events celebrated in Mauritius are Cavadee, Chinese Spring Festival, Christmas, Divali, Ganga Snan, Easter, Assumption, Eid-ul-Fitr, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Maha Shivaratree, P�re Laval Pilgrimage, and Ugadi. Here you will find Hindu temples, Tamil Kovils, churches, mosques, Chinese pagodas and Buddhist temples all around Mauritius, exalting the universal message of peace and harmony. We love guests to feel and experience these unique journeys and discover Mauritian traditions and festivals.
Climate
On the islands of Mauritius, the climate is tropical, with a hot and rainy season which reaches its peak from January to March, and a relatively cooler and less rainy season from June to September. In fact, being that the islands are in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are reversed in comparison with Europe or North America. The rains, as is common in the tropics, occur primarily in the form of downpours or thunderstorms, which usually do not last long, so the sun shines for a good number of hours even in the wettest months.
The archipelago is located in the zone of the trade winds, constant winds which in this hemisphere blow from the south-east, especially in the cool season.
On the main island, at least at sea level, the average maximum temperature is around 29/30 �C (84/86 �F) across the island from December to March, while from June to September it drops to 25/26 �C (77/79 �F) on the southeastern side, and only to around 26/27 �C (79/81 �F) in the north and west sides, which are more sheltered from the south-east trade winds.
Mauritius language & currency
You will find a variety of languages in Mauritius reflecting the diverse and exciting range of cultures that have come together on the Island. The most prominent languages you�ll hear are Mauritian Creole, French and English. Mauritian Creole is a French-based Creole and estimated to be spoken by around 90% of the population. French is the language that tends to be used in education and media, while English is the official language in Parliament, however, members can still speak French. For government administration and the business of courts, French and English are generally accepted as the official languages.
The Mauritian Rupee is the currency of Mauritius. The currency rankings show that the most popular Mauritius Rupee exchange rate is the EUR to MUR rate. The currency code for Rupees is MUR, and the currency symbol is ?.
Mauritius Rupee notes come in the following denominations: 2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 25 rupees notes.
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