Last updated: 24 Oct 2025
Rodrigues
About
| Rodrigues is the main outer island of the Republic of Mauritius. The island offers a variety of activities and attractions to be enjoyed at your own pace or even slower days. You can either relax on the white beaches with the picturesque turquoise water in front of you or embark on either a diving experience or even hiking or mountain biking. It is worth visiting the village of Saint Gabriel in the south, where you can admire the largest church in the Indian Ocean. The eastern part of the island is excellent for beach lovers. Here you can stop at the village of Saint Francois which has the longest beach of the island, or even at Trou D'argent which is a stunning beach that lies in between creeks. |
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| Capital: | Port Mathurin |
| Currency: | Mauritian Rupee (MUR) |
| Language: | English and French. Creole is also widely spoken. |
| Dialling code from SA: | + 230 |
| Time Zones: | UTC/GMT +4 hours (2 hours ahead of South Africa) |
| Side of the Road: | Left |
| Best Time to Go: | Year Around (February is cyclone season) |
| Best For: | Pristine Beaches, Diving |
| Plugs: | 220 volts AC, 50Hz. UK-type three-pin plugs are commonly used in hotels. |
| Drinking Water: | All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Bottled water is available. |
| Health: | There are adequate and well-equipped medical facilities, however visitors are required to pay for these services. Comprehensive health insurance is recommended. |
| Customs: | Normal social courtesies should be observed. Respect should be shown when visiting Hindu religious sites. |
| Local Offences / Laws: | Drug trafficking carries very heavy penalties. Certain scheduled medications require pre-authorisation before import. Visitors bringing in personal medication should have an accompanying prescription. Firearms and ammunitions require import permits and must be declared upon arrival. Nudism is prohibited. Homosexuality is illegal. |
