INDEPENDENT DESTINATION GUIDE
UNDERSTAND CUREPIPE
Curepipe lies on the cooler central plateau and presents an urban, highland version of Mauritius. Colonial houses, gardens and the Trou aux Cerfs crater define the area’s character.
WHAT DEFINES THE AREA
THREE REASONS TO INCLUDE CUREPIPE
01Trou aux Cerfs volcanic crater
02Cooler plateau weather and historic residential streets
03A central position between Port Louis and the south
A REALISTIC PLAN
HOW TO ORGANISE THE VISIT
Start at the crater while visibility is good, continue through the town and pair the visit with one plateau destination such as Grand Bassin.
LOCAL CONTEXT
PRACTICAL ADVICE
Rain and cloud are more frequent on the plateau. Carry a light layer even when the coast is hot and sunny.
KEEP THE DAY GEOGRAPHICALLY SIMPLE