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Grande Rivière Sud Est

Flacq, Mauritius · Africa

About Grande Rivière Sud Est

Grande Rivière Sud Est sits on the route: 10 minutes from Bel Air Rivière Sèche, 45km from Seven Coloured Earths, Chamarel.

Grande Rivière Sud Est is a town located in Flacq, Mauritius. With a population of 2,472, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Grande Rivière Sud Est 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 Grande Rivière Sud Est to your route.

About Grande Rivière Sud Est

Grand River South East (GRSE) is a historic village in the southeast of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It was named Groote River (Great River) by the Dutch. In the 17th century, GRSE was used for stocking and shipping ebony wood under the Dutch Occupation. The inhabitants of Grand River South East live mostly from

Read more fishing. The village has about 1500 households. It also has an active small planters community. The other economic operators are the Deep River Beau Champ Sugar Estates and a hotel known as Laguna Beach. Village life is structured through the Village Council and a number of local organisations exist including those focusing on: women, youth, the aging and fishermen. At the Grand River South East mouth, where the river's current meets the ocean's tide, you can see some impressive ravines and a spectacular waterfall. The waterfall at GRSE is one of the east coast's most popular attractions after Île aux Cerfs. Every day there are trips from the villages of Trou d’Eau Douce and GRSE to the river and the waterfall.

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Where is Grande Rivière Sud Est located?

Grande Rivière Sud Est is located in Flacq, Mauritius, Africa. The coordinates are -20.2861 latitude, 57.7758 longitude.

What is the population of Grande Rivière Sud Est?

Grande Rivière Sud Est has a population of approximately 2,472 people, making it a town in Mauritius.

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Quick Information

Population
2,472
Continent
Africa
Country
Mauritius
Region
Flacq
Timezone
Indian/Mauritius
Coordinates
-20.2861, 57.7758

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Worth the detour from Grande Rivière Sud Est

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.

45 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 Grande Rivière Sud Est.

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5 km awayPop. 3,980

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Clémencia

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8 km awayPop. 1,835

Ecroignard

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Camp Ithier

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