Discover Rodrigues
Rodrigues is the youngest and smallest of the Mascarene Islands, formed about 1.5 million years ago. Although the island is still a dependency of Mauritius and granted autonomy in December 2002, it is nothing like its modern, up-market sister, Mauritius.
To reach Rodrigues, one must go via the island of Mauritius, or Île Maurice as the locals call it. Rodrigues is a 1.5-hour flight from Mauritius.
The pulse of the local Creole people beats slowly and strongly. 90% of Rodriguans are Creoles, descendants of Malagasy and African slaves.
Early to bed and early to rise is the secret to longevity in Rodrigues. Diseases linked to modern fast-paced lifestyles are virtually non-existent. By nine in the evening, the island is fast asleep. NO Vibey nightlife. On Sundays everything is closed, and church services are well-attended.
This is a back to nature experience, rich and abundant in it's quality and simplicity. Serenity and authenticity await you. The silence and peacefulness in Rodrigues are in stark contrast to everyday life elsewhere.
Here you come to play, rest, and break away from your everyday lives.
The coastline consists of coves, creeks, and cliffs. Beaches, mostly deserted except for the odd local, fisherman, cow or goat wandering along the shore, are on the eastern side of the island. If you love off-the-beaten-track places, hiking, diving, fishing, sailing or other leisurely outdoor activities, this is the right spot.
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Facts :
Capital: Port Mathurin
Currency: Mauritian Ruppee
Languages: English/French/Kreol
Population: around 38,000
Time zone: GMT +3 hours in summer GMT +4 hours in winter
Highest Peak: Mont Limon (395 meters)
Summer: 28°C (82°F) and 35°C (95°F)
Winter: 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (81°F)
Cyclonic season: November to April
Length: 18 km
Widest point: 8 km
Meet the locals, and go with the slow flow of the Creole lifestyle and culture. This pleases them greatly. Enjoy the local cuisine. Kindness, integrity, and simplicity abound.
Rodrigues, the island that breathes with you
Rodrigues in 5 days
No crowds. No rush. No pretenses.
Rodrigues welcomes you in its purest form: raw nature, turquoise lagoons, living traditions, and silences that soothe the soul.
What’s on the agenda?
Secluded hikes, untouched beaches, heartfelt encounters, and unique local flavors you won’t find anywhere else.
From the wild South to the untouched Île aux Cocos, each day brings you closer to something you might have lost: freedom, stillness, and the beauty of what’s real.
