Africa
Mauritius
Lagoons, green mountains, sugar cane and a mix of cultures. Say bonzour, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 14:47
- Currency
- MUR
- Calling code
- +230
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Languages spoken
- English, French, MFE
Health & vaccines
- No vaccine is required to enter: just make sure your routine vaccines are up to date. A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if you arrive from a country at risk: check the official rules.
- Drink bottled water, or boiled/filtered water.
- Dengue is present: use mosquito repellent, day and night.
- The sun is strong: hat and sunscreen.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
These rules change and depend on your situation: always check with the official sources and your embassy before you leave. GoZzzy gives general information and cannot be held responsible.
Chikungunya outbreaks
Heads-upmosquito protection advised
Active chikungunya outbreaks have been reported in parts of Mauritius, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, French Guiana, Seychelles, Suriname and Bolivia. Use mosquito repellent day and night, wear long sleeves if you can, and check the official source below before you travel.
Source : CDC Travel Health Notices CDC — Areas at Risk for Chikungunya
See a doctor or an international vaccination centre 4 to 6 weeks before you leave.
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