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- Africa
- Mauritius
- Port Louis
- Port Louis Central Market
Port Louis Central Market
The diversity of the Mauritian population is never more obvious
than during a visit to the lively, bustling and colourful Central
Market in Port Louis, accessed from Farquhar Street, near the
harbour. When you enter take note of the intricate ironwork on the
gates, erected in 1844, dedicated to Queen Victoria. Inside the
market is a whirl of Muslim traders, swarthy Indian touts, Chinese
and Creoles, all demanding attention as they offer their wares. It
is advisable to visit the market early, before the heat of the day
descends (it opens at 6am every day including Sundays), and be
prepared to have your senses assailed with a variety of odours from
the fruit, herbs, spices, potions and lotions and various other
goods offered for sale.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language of Mauritius, but the
most widely used is French and the local dialect, Creole. Hindi,
Urdu and Chinese are also spoken.
Money
The currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR), which is
divided into 100 cents. Travellers cheques and foreign currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and larger hotels.
Travellers cheques usually exchange at a better rate than cash.
ATMs are widely available in most towns and hotels, restaurants and
large retailers accept major credit cards.