Helvétia
in Moka District, Mauritius

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-20.221 and 57.517 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -20° 13' 17" and E 57° 31' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - MUR
Spoken languages:
English, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:17 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Indian/Mauritius
UTC/GMT offset: 4 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:20 am and 6:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
27.853 and -115.170 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Isla Natividad
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Mauritius in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Mauritius.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Mauritius. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Helvétia

Helvétia in Moka District is a town in Mauritius a little south of Port Louis, the country's capital city.

Current time in Helvétia is now 04:17 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Indian / Mauritius with an UTC offset of 4 hours. We know of 3 airports near Helvétia. The closest airport in Mauritius is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 29 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Mauritius is Aapravasi Ghat in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), North. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Port Louis, Quartier Militaire, Pamplemousses, Tamarin and Rose Belle. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 78 °F

Morning Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Evening Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 44% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Monday, 25th of November 2024

26°C (79 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

25°C (78 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

25°C (77 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

LUX* Grand Gaube

Address
3,3 mi
Pointe Rejane
Mauritius
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hennessy Park

Address
2,3 mi
65, Cybercity
65 Ebene
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Canonnier Beachcomber

Address
3,3 mi
Royal Road
MU Mauritius
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel

Address
4,4 mi
Caudan Waterfront
Port Louis
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Le Suffren Hotel & Marina

Address
4,4 mi
Le Caudan, PO Box 91
Port Louis
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Voilà Bagatelle

Address
1,4 mi
Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius
30 Port Louis
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 18:00 - Checkin: 09:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


LE TROPICAL ATTITUDE

Address
3,3 mi
LA PELOUSE
00000 Trou D' Eau Douce
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Palms Hotel

Address
3,8 mi
66, St Jean Road
Quatre Bornes
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Harbour Side Lodge

Address
4,3 mi
Royal Road 83
Baie du Tombeau
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 21:00 - Checkin: 06:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 6:00 - 21:00


Villa Anakao

Address
5,6 mi
154 Royal Road
Port Louis
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Published: November 06, 2009
Length: 29:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: July 17, 2009
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Ballade @ Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius

Published: March 21, 2015
Length: 42:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gabriel Videos

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Mauritius

Mauritius Listen/məˈrɪʃəs/, officially the Republic of Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean about 2,000 kilometres off the south east coast of the African continent. The country includes the islands of Mauritius, Rodrigues, 560 kilometres east of the principal island, the islands of Agaléga and the Saint Brandon. The islands of the Republic of Mauritius form part of the Mascarene Islands, which also include the neighbouring island of Réunion.

Located at -20.2, 57.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mauritius, Countries in Africa, Countries of the Indian Ocean, English-speaking countries and territories, Extinct volcanoes, Former British colonies, Former French colonies, Former Dutch colonies, French-speaking countries, Hotspot volcanoes, Island countries, Islands of Mauritius, Liberal democracies, Member states of La Francophonie, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Miocene volcanism, Republics, States and territories established in 1968, Volcanoes of Mauritius, Commonwealth republics

Outer islands of Mauritius

The Outer Islands of Mauritius (French: Îles éparses de Maurice) is the first-order administrative divisions of the country and consist of the islands of Mauritius and several outlying islands. It is under the responsibility of the Ministry of Local Government and Outer Islands.

Located at -20.2, 57.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Subdivisions of Mauritius, Territories and dependencies of Mauritius, First-level administrative country subdivisions, Country subdivisions of Africa, Lists of country subdivisions, Mauritius-related lists

Le Bocage International School

Located at -20.215, 57.505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1990, Schools in Mauritius, Moka District, International schools in Mauritius

University of Mauritius

The University of Mauritius (UOM) (French: Université de Maurice) is a national University in Mauritius. It is the oldest and largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered. The public university's main campus is located at Réduit, Moka. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who was accompanied by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, inaugurated the University on 24th March 1972.

Located at -20.2339, 57.497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities in Mauritius, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Educational institutions established in 1965, 1965 establishments in Mauritius

Saint Pierre, Mauritius

St. Pierre is a town in the district of Moka in Mauritius.

Located at -20.2167, 57.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Mauritius

Moka Range

The Moka Range is a mountain range in Mauritius. It contains two of Mauritius's three tallest peaks, Pieter Both and Le Pouce. It was formed from a basalt lava dome ten million years ago. The Moka Range forms a semicircle around the capital of Mauritius, Port Louis.

Located at -20.2, 57.525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain ranges of Africa, Geography of Mauritius

Le Pouce

Le Pouce is the third highest mountain in Mauritius, at 812 meters (2664 feet). Only Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (828 m) and Pieter Both (820 m) are taller. It is named Le Pouce because of the thumb-shaped peak of the mountain. It can be viewed from the capital of Mauritius, Port Louis, and is a popular hike for the view of the city. The mountain is in the Moka Range and is closest to the village of La Laura-Malenga in the Moka District. Charles Darwin ascended the mountain on 2 May 1836.

Located at -20.1972, 57.5285 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of Mauritius

Open University of Mauritius

The Open University of Mauritius (OU) is a national university in Mauritius. It offer programmes of study leading to certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees through the distance education. The OU main campus is located at Réduit, Moka.

Located at -20.2333, 57.4992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Mauritius, Universities in Mauritius, Educational institutions established in 2012, Educational institutions established in 1971, 2012 establishments in Mauritius

Popular in vicinity

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