Curepipe

Curepipe is a town located on the central plateau of Mauritius at an elevated position. Streets feature colonial-style buildings alongside residential areas that shape the town's character.

The town grew as a refuge for Port Louis residents who relocated to higher ground during a health crisis in the capital. This migration fundamentally changed how people were distributed across the island.

The Mauritian Academy of Language and Literature maintains its headquarters in Curepipe, contributing to the preservation of local languages and written traditions.

The town is easily reached from Port Louis through the road network and serves many people as a place to live and work. Getting oriented in the main streets helps you navigate the different neighborhoods.

At the center sits an extinct volcano crater that offers a window into the island's geological past. Visitors can look down into the crater and see the surrounding landscape from above.

Location: Plaines Wilhems District

Elevation above the sea: 554 m

Website: https://municipal-curepipe.org

GPS coordinates: -20.31667,57.51667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07