Ashore · Our pick at sea
Aapravasi Ghat
Inscribed 2006
About Aapravasi Ghat
UNESCO records that between 1834 and 1920 almost half a million indentured labourers from India arrived at this depot, built in 1849, to work on the sugar plantations of Mauritius or to travel on to other colonies. The Caudan Waterfront lists it among the culture and history sights of the capital.
Why it's on our list
- On the UNESCO list since 2006
- In the centre of Port Louis
- A key chapter of Mauritian history
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Aapravasi Ghat before you go.