Port Mathurin

#29 among destinations in Mauritius

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The village of Port Mathurin serves as the capital of the island of Rodrigues, a dependency of Mauritius. It lies on the north coast of the Indian Ocean island and functions as the administrative, judicial and economic centre of Rodrigues. As the name suggests, it also operates the main harbour of the island. ()

Alternative names: Population: 6 thous.Coordinates: 19°40'52"S, 63°25'23"E

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Port Mathurin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Gabriel Cathedral, Mont Malartic.

2.7 miS
Church
St. Gabriel Cathedral
70 min walk • The St. Gabriel Cathedral is a religious building that serves as a cathedral of the Catholic Church's Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues and is located in the town of St.
2.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Malartic
66 min walk • Mont Malartic is the second-highest point on the Mauritian island of Rodrigues, with a height of 386 metres. It is located approximately four kilometres south of the island's capital, Port Mathurin.