Port Louis — Five-Day Local Itinerary

The primary fresh food hub since 1844; locals shop at 6 AM.

💡 Go to the ground floor for produce and the first floor for textiles/crafts.

The undisputed institution for dholl puri. Every Mauritian has an opinion on their recipe.

💡 The queue moves fast. Ask for 'piment' (chili) only if you mean it.

The Chinatown institution for boulettes and dim sum since the 1970s.

💡 Order the boulettes soup; it's the quintessential Port Louis Chinese breakfast.

The highest point overlooking the city; where locals go for a breeze and perspective.

💡 Views from the exterior walls are free; there is a small fee for the museum.

The spiritual heart of the Muslim community, blending Indian and Creole architecture.

💡 Non-Muslim visitors are welcome outside of prayer times. Dress modestly.

The most famous 'Alouda' stand in the city. A rite of passage in the summer heat.

💡 Ask for 'Alouda avec glace' if you want an extra scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Older than the city's modern infrastructure; the track is where all of Mauritius meets on Saturdays.

💡 The 'Infield' is free and where the real atmosphere is; the grandstands have a small entry fee.

The artistic soul of the Creole community and the home of the Seggae musical movement.

💡 Look for the murals of Kaya, the legendary musician. Best visited by bus from Victoria Station.