Port Louis

Port Louis is the bustling capital of Mauritius. Located along the northwest coast of the island, Port Louis has a lively market and a popular waterfront full of shops and restaurants.

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The Caudan Waterfront, with its upscale shops and cafes.
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View of the Caudan Waterfront from a second-story shop.

Port Louis waterfront

Panorama of the waterfront
Also available as a QuickTime VR movie

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Buying bananas in the market.
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Fresh baguettes for sale.
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Colorful cloths available in the outdoor market.
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A cute cat visits me from inside a dry goods store.
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Buying cheap clothes is one of biggest things to do in Mauritius, as many brands like Polo and LaCoste are manufactured here.
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Two men debate the ripeness of the local tomatoes.
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A man strugggles to answer his mobile phone in the heart of the produce market.
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Fresh veggies for sale.
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The entire produce market smelled like fresh herbs, particularly cilantro.
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Apples and oranges, anyone?
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Water pours off the roof of a market shop.
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It feels like a minature monsoon here.
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Directing traffic along the main road.
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