What can I bring from Mauritius?


What can I bring from Mauritius?

10 of the best souvenirs to bring home from Mauritius
  • The ravanne. If you're looking for an authentic souvenir to help stir up memories of your holiday, purchase a ravanne. ...
  • Salt from Les Salines. ...
  • Cassava biscuits. ...
  • Spiced rum. ...
  • Tea. ...
  • Papaya jam. ...
  • Natural cosmetics. ...
  • Macramé wall tapestry.


What is the best thing to buy in Mauritius?

Here is a list of the Best Souvenirs that you must shop for while you are in Mauritius:
  • Tea. ...
  • Ravanne. ...
  • Sugar. ...
  • Mauritian Napolitaine. ...
  • Bottle Creations. ...
  • Jams. ...
  • Mauritian Chili Paste Jars. ...
  • Sega Music CDs.


Should I take cash to Mauritius?

You can use credit cards in most places, but you'll still want some cash for markets and tipping. Occasionally sterling and dollars may be used when paying in tourist areas, but the locals prefer rupees where possible.


Is Mauritius cheap or expensive?

Mauritius can be very expensive if you stick to the hotels, especially 4 star upwards. Supermarket prices are the same as here, and rising with oil prices, so even basics are not as cheap as they were. A lot of people on the forum complain about the rip off prices in euros that hotels charge, and they are right.


What can I take home from Mauritius?

Here is a list of the Best Souvenirs that you must shop for while you are in Mauritius:
  • Rum. Whether you know it or not but Mauritius rum is taking over the world with its ever-so appealing variants such as dark, spiced and light. ...
  • Phoenix Beer. ...
  • Dodo Souvenirs. ...
  • Coloured Earth. ...
  • Tea. ...
  • Ravanne. ...
  • Sugar. ...
  • Mauritian Napolitaine.


What do I have to declare at customs Mauritius?

On arrival to Mauritius, passengers on international flights must declare the following items to customs: goods that may be prohibited or restricted, such as weapons, agricultural products, articles, wildlife products, pharmaceutical products or illicit drugs ( import restrictions )


Do you have to declare everything at customs?

All travelers must complete a CBP Declaration Form 6059B itemizing all purchased merchandise and agricultural products. Here are your options: Complete a paper form that may be obtained at the port of entry or on the flight or cruise.