Mauritius - Trou aux Cerfs

Mauritius is an island of volcanic origin, which explains the interesting elevations of mountain ranges, waterfalls and cliffs.

All the volcanoes have been dormant for as long as we, locals can remember, and today most of the craters are covered with a rich and lush fauna and flora.

This volcano crater is found in Curepipe, a favorite sightseeing place for many locals and tourists. From the crater, you can have a 360-degree view of the town of Curepipe and the coastal plains stretching towards the distant horizon.
   
According to volcano experts, this volcano is not yet dead but 'dormant' and can wake up in thousands years .... (warning: you would never know what could happen to you upon your visit !!)

The region of Curepipe sits high on the Central Plateau and is known to be humid and is relatively cooler than the coastal regions. Settlement in Curepipe started towards the middle of the 20th century, when the trains eased trade and transport between Port Louis and the highlands.

The name 'Curepipe' originated from the fact that once the train arrived from Port Louis, the messieurs would clean their pipes, thus 'cure pipe' in French.
   



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