UNESCO Sites in Mauritius

Mauritius UNESCO has registered 2 sites on the World Heritage list and 1 on the tentative list.

Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.

More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Mauritius and the corresponding map.

Mauritius UNESCO list

1. Aapravasi Ghat
2. Le Morne Cultural Landscape

Mauritius UNESCO Map

Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Mauritius.

Description

1. Aapravasi Ghat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius. It was a landing point for indentured laborers from India to work in the island’s sugar plantations during the 19th century. The site symbolizes the island’s cultural diversity and historical significance, and it has become an important memorial for those brought to the island under harsh conditions.
2. Le Morne Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the southwestern part of Mauritius. It is a rugged mountain and peninsula used as a refuge by escaped slaves in the 18th and 19th centuries. The site has a unique cultural significance as a symbol of resistance against slavery. It is also known for its stunning natural beauty, including the breathtaking Le Morne Brabant mountain and surrounding coral reefs.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mauritius have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.

Sites on the Tentative List

1. Black River Georges National Park