Situated at a distance of around 550 km off Mauritius
though a part of the country, Rodrigues is a place that is strikingly
beautiful and presents a view that is almost picture postcard
quality. It is a mountainous region with lot of flora, marvellous
beaches, and coral reefs that surrounds the island completely.
The pace of life is leisurely and a perfect destination for
the types who do not want to remain with regular hum - drum
of some popular tourist destinations. So, if you are planning
to visit Mauritius, do not miss Rodrigues Island.
What to do
Multitude of activities to do and as the life on the island
is leisurely paced you need a minimum of five and a maximum
of fifteen days to really appreciate the beauty and attitude
of the place. Basking under the sun on the blue lagoonos beaches
is just amazing and so is the underwater experience. Hiking,
mountain biking, and participating in some water sports would
certainly complete your amazing experience that is Rodrigues.
City at a Glance
Latitude 19º40S
Longitude 63º25E
Population 34,000
Area 144 Sq Km
Language Creole, English, French
Religion Christianity, Hinduism, Islam
Telephone Code 0968
Weather and Best Season to Visit
You can visit Rodrigues Island almost any time of the year
the climate here is pleasantly warm and somewhat drier than
that of Mauritius. The island is prone to periodic cyclones,
sometimes quite severe, between the months of November to
May. Most of the precipitation takes place during the months
of February and March. Average temperature during winters
is 15ºC in the winters while it is around 30ºC in
the summers.
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