Rodrigues, Volcanic island in Indian Ocean, Mauritius
Located 560 kilometers east of mainland Mauritius, Rodrigues spans 108 square kilometers of land with hills, valleys, and coastal formations rising to 398 meters.
Portuguese explorer Diogo Rodrigues discovered the uninhabited island in 1528, followed by French Huguenot settlers who arrived in 1691 to establish farming communities.
The population of 45,000 residents maintains distinct Creole traditions, with 90 percent of inhabitants carrying heritage from African slaves and European settlers.
Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport connects Rodrigues to Mauritius, while Port Mathurin serves as the main commercial center with regular maritime connections.
The François Leguat Reserve works to recreate the natural environment of 17th-century Rodrigues, when giant tortoises dominated the landscape.
Location: Mauritius
Inception: March 12, 1968
Capital city: Port Mathurin
Elevation above the sea: 398 m
Part of: Mascarene Islands
Website: https://govmu.org/EN/Pages/rodrigues.aspx
GPS coordinates: -19.72000,63.42000
Latest update: June 3, 2025 21:28
Mauritius presents natural sites away from tourist centers. The island shows its geological diversity through beaches, waterfalls and hiking paths. Cultural sites like UNESCO World Heritage Apravasi Ghat and Chateau de Labourdonnais document history. Black River Gorges National Park houses rare animal and plant species. La Cuvette and Pointe d'Esny beaches allow swimming in clear water. The Valley of Ferney protects local wildlife.
Blue Bay Public Beach
601.7 km
Vallée de Ferney
601.9 km
Mauritius Radio Telescope
597.8 km
Waterpark
593.6 km
Pointe d'Esny
600.3 km
Stade Auguste Vollaire
598.1 km
Belle Mare Public Beach
592.9 km
La Cave Madame
598.3 km
Parcours de golf de l'Ile aux Cerfs
590.8 km
Pointe d’Esny Public Beach
600.3 km
Fort Frederik Hendrik
600.2 km
Caverne Patate
5.2 km
Anahita Golf Course, Beau Champ, Mauritius
592.2 km
Roche Noire Lava Tubes
599.1 km
The Legend Golf Course - Belle Mare Plage
594.1 km
The Nine
599.8 km
Plage Baladirou
7 km
Anse Bouteille
8.4 km
Tyrolienne
3.8 km
Anse Philibert
8.6 km
Pointe d’Esny Beach
600.3 km
Princess Margaret Cave 3
599.2 km
Out of the Blue
590.3 km
Trou d'argent Beach
8.4 km
Carrière de Corail
4.8 km
Poste Lafayette Public Beach
594.4 km
Anse Fibie
7.6 km
Laplaz Mao
592 kmReviews
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