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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mauritius
World Heritage Mauritius · UNESCO sites in Mauritius map · historical landmarks in Mauritius
Mauritius has 2 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 2 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 2006 and 2008. This map of UNESCO sites in Mauritius covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Aapravasi Ghat was the country's first inscription, added in 2006; Le Morne Cultural Landscape is the most recent, listed in 2008; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
Start with Aapravasi Ghat and Le Morne Cultural Landscape, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 2
- Cultural
- 2
- First inscribed
- 2006
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mauritius
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aapravasi GhatIn the district of Port Louis, lies the 1,640 m2 site where the modern indentured labour diaspora began. | 2006 | Cultural | In the district of Port Louis, lies the 1,640 m2 site where the modern indentured labour diaspora began. |
| Le Morne Cultural LandscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape, a rugged mountain that juts into the Indian Ocean in the southwest of Mauritius w. | 2008 | Cultural | Le Morne Cultural Landscape, a rugged mountain that juts into the Indian Ocean in the southwest of Mauritius w. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Mauritius
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Mauritius?
- Mauritius has 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 2 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Mauritius?
- Aapravasi Ghat was inscribed in 2006. In the district of Port Louis, lies the 1,640 m2 site where the modern indentured labour diaspora began.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Mauritius?
- Le Morne Cultural Landscape, inscribed in 2008. Le Morne Cultural Landscape, a rugged mountain that juts into the Indian Ocean in the southwest of Mauritius w.
- Which UNESCO sites in Mauritius are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Mauritius.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Mauritius?
- The 2 UNESCO-listed sites above are Mauritius's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Aapravasi Ghat (2006). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.