Chamarel
in Black River District, Mauritius

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Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-20.423 and 57.384 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -20° 25' 21" and E 57° 23' 1"
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: 06:42 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Indian/Mauritius
UTC/GMT offset: 4 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:25 am and 5:51 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
28.883 and -118.293 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Campamento Sur
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Chamarel

Chamarel in Black River District with it's 723 habitants is located in Mauritius about 19 mi (or 31 km) south of Port Louis, the country's capital town.

Current time in Chamarel is now 06:42 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Indian / Mauritius with an UTC offset of 4 hours. We know of 3 airports close to Chamarel. The closest airport in Mauritius is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), 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 41 mi (or 66 km), North. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 79 °F

Morning Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 69% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

26°C (79 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

26°C (80 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

26°C (79 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa

Address
7,0 mi
Riviere Des Galets
0000 Chemin Grenier
Mauritius

Time Information

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


LUX* Le Morne

Address
5,2 mi
Le Morne
Mauritius
Mauritius

Time Information

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


Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Spa Resort

Address
6,0 mi
Domaine de bel ombre
00000 Bel Ombre
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Grants Luxury 3 Bedroom Apartment Tamarin

Address
6,0 mi
700 metres off Avenue des Jacarandas
. Tamarin
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 9:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 18:00


Outrigger Mauritius Resort & Spa

Address
5,7 mi
Allee Des Cocotier Bel Ombre
61010 Bel Ombre
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Belle Crique by Horizon Holidays

Address
5,7 mi
Coastal Road, Tamarin
Black River
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dinarobin Beachcomber

Address
4,7 mi
Le Morne Peninsula
Le Morne
Mauritius

Time Information

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


Dinarobin Hotel Golf and Spa

Address
4,7 mi
LE MORNE PENINSULA
00230 LE MORNE
Mauritius

Time Information

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


Paradis Beachcomber

Address
4,4 mi
Le Morne Peninsula
Mauritius
Mauritius

Time Information

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


Riu Le Morne - All Inclusive - Adults only

Address
5,6 mi
Pointe Sud Ouest
91202 Le Morne
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Lakaz Chamarel Mauritions - Hotel Zimmer Hotel Room

Published: September 06, 2014
Length: 53:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Thomas Gerlach

Das Hotel Lakaz Chamarel ist eines der ganz wenigen, die nicht am Strand, sondern im Landesinneren der Tauminsel liegen. Man erlebt hier eine ursprüngliche Landschaft, echte mauritianische...


Traumhochzeit auf Mauritius, Villa Seewoo

Published: June 13, 2013
Length: 28:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Elfie Seewoo

"Gott schuf diese Insel und kopierte danach das Paradies" so beschrieb Mark Twain einst Mauritius. Unsere traumhafte Villa Seewoo mit Bed & Breakfast, im Südwesten von Mauritius, liegt eingebette...


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Published: July 03, 2010
Length: 55:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bertrand ETIENNE


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Length: 32:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Adi Burca


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Published: July 31, 2013
Length: 11:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bernhard Hofmann


La Pirogue Resort Hotel Mauritius Holiday

Published: March 19, 2010
Length: 53:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: RoomsForAfrica

La Pirogue Resort is located on the west coast of Mauritius close to Flic-en-Flac. La Pirogue is set in a beautiful tropical garden and offers guests private en-suite rooms and lazy days relaxing...


Shiam Persand - Terre 7 kouler prog 1 Chamarel VP8

Published: October 17, 2014
Length: 06:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: shiam persand

Documentary on the making of roasted coffee in the traditional way at Chamarel, situated at the touristic site of Seven coloured earth (later7 kouler) in Mauritius.


Chamarel - Farbige Erde, Coloured Earth

Published: October 20, 2010
Length: 09:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lars Freudenthal

http://www.freudenthal.biz/mauritius/ - Eindrücke vom Wasserfall und der Farbigen Erde (Terres des Couleurs, Coloured Earth) bei Chamarel auf Mauritius. Über den Link kommt Ihr zu unserem...


Mauritius Ausflug Chamarei zur Siebenfarbigen Erde Wasserfall Bilder zu Siebenfarbigen Erde

Published: June 10, 2013
Length: 43:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Reisebüro Fella

Die Siebenfarbige Erde (frz. Terres des Sept Couleurs; engl. Seven Coloured Earths) ist ein Naturphänomen in der Nähe der Ortschaft Chamarel im Südwesten der Insel Mauritius. Onlinebuchung...


Rallye Mauritius - Citroen Ax GT 1.6 - Gregory Toulet - Yannick Pastor - Challenge Revo 2013

Published: July 02, 2013
Length: 46:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gregory Toulet

Rallye Mauritius - Citroen Ax GT 1.6 Wynn's - Gregory Toulet - Yannick Pastor - Challenge Revo 2013 - Chamarel (2.39 - 2.37 - 2.36 - 2.35). www.fou2rallye.com.


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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.

Black River Gorges National Park

Black River Gorges National Park is a national park in the hilly south-western part of Mauritius. It was proclaimed on June 15, 1994 and is managed by the National Parks and Conservation Service. It covers an area of 67.54 km² including humid upland forest, drier lowland forest and marshy heathland. Facilities for visitors include two information centres, picnic areas and 60 kilometres of trails. There are four field stations in the park which are used for research.

Located at -20.4167, 57.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National parks of Mauritius, Protected areas established in 1994, Biosphere reserves of Mauritius, Visitor attractions in Mauritius

Seven Coloured Earths

The Seven Coloured Earth(s) (Terres des Sept Couleurs in French) are a geological formation and prominent tourist attraction found in the Chamarel plain of the Rivière Noire District in south-western Mauritius. It is a relatively small area of sand dunes comprising sand of seven distinct colours (approximately red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow).

Located at -20.4403, 57.3733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landforms of Mauritius, Visitor attractions in Mauritius

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Chamarel.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Chamarel