Moka Range, Port Louis

Name: Moka Range
Address: Port Louis, Mauritius

#16 among attractions in Port Louis

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

The Moka Range is a mountain range in Mauritius. It contains two of Mauritius's three tallest peaks, Pieter Both and Le Pouce. It was formed from a basalt lava dome ten million years ago. The Moka Range forms a semicircle around the capital of Mauritius, Port Louis. ()

Coordinates: 20°12'0"S, 57°31'30"E

Address

Port Louis Mauritius

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Port Louis

Day trips

Moka Range – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aapravasi Ghat, Blue Penny Museum, Jummah Mosque, St. Louis Cathedral.

3.2 miNW
, Historical place
Aapravasi Ghat, Port Louis
82 min walk • Aapravasi Ghat, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the bustling capital city of Port Louis, Mauritius, stands as a poignant reminder of the island's complex history. This historical site, situated on the bay at Trou Fanfaron, is a significant marker of the era of...
3.2 miNW
Art and culture museum of Mauritius
Blue Penny Museum, Port Louis
83 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, lies a cultural gem known as the Blue Penny Museum. This museum is a celebration of the island's rich history and artistic heritage, offering a window into the past for both locals and tourists alike.
3.1 miNW
Mosque
Jummah Mosque, Port Louis
79 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, the Jummah Mosque stands as a testament to the island's rich cultural tapestry and religious harmony. This mosque, a beacon of Islamic faith, has been serving the Muslim community since its construction...
2.7 miNW
Church
St. Louis Cathedral, Port Louis
70 min walk • The St. Louis Cathedral, a majestic beacon of faith, stands proudly in the heart of Port Louis, Mauritius. This historic church, with its imposing structure and spiritual significance, is a cornerstone of the island's rich cultural tapestry.
~1470 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Le Pouce, Port Louis
8 min walk • Le Pouce, a prominent mountain located in the vibrant city of Port Louis, Mauritius, stands as a natural monument and a beacon for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike. Its name, translating to 'The Thumb' in English, aptly describes the mountain's thumb-like peak...
3.2 miNW
Shopping centre, Casino, Shopping
Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis
81 min walk • Le Caudan Waterfront is a commercial development in Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius. It includes shops, banking facilities, casinos, cinemas, restaurants, a marina and a five star hotel.
2.9 miNW
Library
National Library of Mauritius, Port Louis
75 min walk • The National Library of the Republic of Mauritius is the national library of Mauritius. It has been entrusted by law as the national institution responsible for collecting, bibliographically recording, preserving and making available the nation's collective memory, and also...
2.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pieter Both Mountain, Mauritius Island
54 min walk • Pieter Both, sometimes referred to as Peter Botte Mountain, is the second highest mountain of Mauritius, at 820 metres tall. The mountain is shorter than Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire by eight metres.
2.8 miNW
City hall
Municipal City Council of Port Louis, Port Louis
72 min walk • The Municipal City Council of Port Louis also known as Municipality is the local authority responsible for the administration of the city of Port Louis, Port Louis District, Mauritius.
3.7 miSW
Area
Ebene, Quatre Bornes
94 min walk • Ebene is a suburb of Quatre Bornes, Mauritius, 15 kilometres south of the capital, Port Louis. Construction began in November 2001, with the suburb being promoted as a new information technology hub for Mauritius and as a link between African and Asian markets.
2.2 miSW
Village, Area
Moka
57 min walk • Moka is a village in Mauritius located in the Moka District, the western part of the village also lies in the Plaines Wilhems District. Since 1967 it forms part of Constituency No. 8 Quartier Militaire and Moka. The village is administered by the Moka Village Council under the aegis of the Moka District Council.

Moka Range, Port Louis

Facts and practical information

Port Louis plan & book

Moka Range – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)