Location Voiture Port-Louis

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Distance from Port Louis to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)

• Distance- 49 km
• Total Time- 52 minutes
• Best route- M2

Port Louis is in which country?

Situated in the district by the same name, Port Louis is the capital city of the African country of Mauritius with the western part lying in the Riviere Noire District. Port Louis is the country's economic, cultural and political center apart from being the most densely populated city in Mauritius.

A port on the Indian Ocean, Port Louis has a long history, with a harbor in use as early as 1638. Under the French rule, it was a major stopping point for French ships sailing around the Cape of Good Hope. Tourism is a major source of income in the city which is home to the world’s second oldest horse-racing track.

French influences can be seen across the city, it is a great place to do some sight-seeing before hitting the island’s fabulous beaches.

Points of interest in Port Louis, Mauritius

• Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden
  Address- Pamplemousses, Mauritius
• Blue Penny Museum
  Address- Dans Caudan Water Front, Port Louis, Mauritius
• Le Pouce
  Location- La Laura-Malenga, Moka, Mauritius
• Central Market
  Address- 9 Corderie St, Port Louis, Mauritius
• Citadel
  Address- Sebastopol St, Port Louis, Mauritius
• Jummah Mosque
  Address- Royal Road, A1, Queen St, Port Louis, Mauritius
• Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Site
  Address- Ex-DWC Building, 1 Quay St, Port Louis, Mauritius