About Port Louis

Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius, and with around 150,000 inhabitants the island nation's most populous city. Sitting in a bay surrounded by mountains, Port Louis is a lively and modern city also with charming districts from colonial times.

Source: Wikipedia

Essential Information

Currency

Mauritian rupee (MUR)

Symbol: ₨

Language

English

Also: French, Mauritian Creole

Phone Code

+230

International dialing code for Mauritius

Driving

Drive on the left

Standard for Mauritius

Region

Africa

Eastern Africa

How to Get to Port Louis

Transportation options and arrival information

-20.43002857.6830221Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport(or simplyInternational Airport) (MRUIATA), just southwest ofMahebourg, is the main point of entry to Mauritius. There are flights from major airports in Europe, eastern and southern Africa, the Middle East, and South, East and Southeast Asia.

Getting Around Port Louis

Local transportation and navigation tips

The city sprawls more than 8 km across but the main attractions are within walking distance.

Safety in Port Louis

High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.57)

About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)

Crime rates have fallen over the years. Plus, there are police presence and camera surveillance at places with many tourists. Still there are some unsafe spots in town, such as the Citadel.

Source: Institute for Economics & Peace (2022)