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Bambous Virieux

Grand Port, Mauritius · Africa

About Bambous Virieux

Bambous Virieux sits on the route: 5 minutes from Bois des Amourettes, 41km from Seven Coloured Earths, Chamarel.

Bambous Virieux is a town located in Grand Port, Mauritius. With a population of 1,540, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Bambous Virieux sits in Mauritius. It's in the Indian/Mauritius time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bambous Virieux to your route.

About Bambous Virieux

Lion Mountain (Montagne du Lion) is a mountain near Vieux Grand Port, Mauritius. It is so called because it resembles a sleeping lion. It has an elevation of approximately 440 metres (1,440 ft).

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Where is Bambous Virieux located?

Bambous Virieux is located in Grand Port, Mauritius, Africa. The coordinates are -20.3428 latitude, 57.7575 longitude.

What is the population of Bambous Virieux?

Bambous Virieux has a population of approximately 1,540 people, making it a town in Mauritius.

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Quick Information

Population
1,540
Continent
Africa
Country
Mauritius
Region
Grand Port
Timezone
Indian/Mauritius
Coordinates
-20.3428, 57.7575

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AfricaMauritiusGrand PortTown

Worth the detour from Bambous Virieux

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Seven Coloured Earths, Chamarel

A small area of bare dunes where weathered basalt has separated into bands of red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow that never mix. Entry also covers the nearby 100 m Chamarel waterfall.

41 km · about 50 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bambous Virieux.

Grand Sable

🇲🇺 Mauritius

3 km awayPop. 2,208

Bois des Amourettes

🇲🇺 Mauritius

4 km awayPop. 1,986

Quatre Soeurs

🇲🇺 Mauritius

5 km awayPop. 3,515

Grande Rivière Sud Est

🇲🇺 Mauritius

7 km awayPop. 2,472

Olivia

🇲🇺 Mauritius

7 km awayPop. 3,980

Sebastopol

🇲🇺 Mauritius

9 km awayPop. 5,745

Mahébourg

🇲🇺 Mauritius

9 km awayPop. 17,042

Bel Air Rivière Sèche

🇲🇺 Mauritius

9 km awayPop. 18,036

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