Curepipe & Environs (Mauritius)

Curepipe is a small town found in the centre of Mauritius, within the boundaries of the district of Plaines Wilhems. Mauritius is divided into districts and each district contain several towns and villages. Like Quatres-Bornes Curepipe can be considered as being among the main towns of Mauritius. It hosts not only the best shopping places, but many important offices and administrative buildings of Mauritius are found other there. Curepipe is mainly known for its English-like climate: crisp cool air and rainy weather half the time! In fact, we went to Curepipe twice or thrice during my stay in ... more

Curepipe is one of those little towns that you cannot miss while in Mauritius. Very representative of the mauritian's blend of Creole and Asian lifestyle. Curepipe is most known to visitors for the ship models shops where the biggest can cost up to £2000 and the smallest a mere £20. the streets are thronged with Dholl Puri sellers-the no 1 fast food[highly nutritious though], kind of crepe filled with a curry, tomato chutney and other little goodies. Curepipe is also the home town to the famous dormant[not dead] volcano Le Trou aux Cerfs. A 10 minutes' visit. And check out the Floreal Square ... more