ISLAND GUIDE
Rodrigues is only 18 km long, but it's volcanic and steep — which means the whole island opens up from a handful of high points. These are the ones worth the ride, and what you'll see from each.
-19.6854, 63.4046 · Rodrigues Island, Mauritius
Located along the coastal road heading toward Port Mathurin, it serves as a popular, easily accessible spot for travelers to pull over, stretch, and capture the changing light over the lagoon.
A favourite pull-over on the coast road toward Port Mathurin — an easy, breezy spot to stretch your legs and watch the light shift over the lagoon. Simple, quiet, and very Rodriguan.
-19.6907, 63.3881 · Rodrigues Island, Mauritius
The long walkway offers panoramic views of the surrounding hillsides meeting the coastline, with crystal-clear waters directly beneath, allowing you to easily spot small marine life and corals from above.
A long jetty reaching out over glass-clear water, with panoramic views where the green hillsides meet the sea. Look straight down and you'll often spot corals and little fish drifting beneath the walkway — a peaceful spot to pause.
-19.6801, 63.4212 · Rodrigues Island, Mauritius
The main ferry terminal connecting Rodrigues to Mauritius. A key arrival point for passengers and cargo, located in the heart of Port Mathurin
Rodrigues' little capital has deep roots: François Leguat and the first French set foot on the island on 1 May 1691, and the settlement grew from 1735, taking its name from an early settler called Mathurin. It's still the island's beating heart — and its Saturday-morning market is the best place to feel it, with honey, chilli, crafts and sega rhythms filling the streets.
-19.6807, 63.4256 · Rodrigues Island, Mauritius
An iconic hilltop monument overlooking Port Mathurin, offering panoramic views and serving as one of Rodrigues' most famous cultural and religious landmarks.
This six-foot statue of the Virgin Mary has watched over Port Mathurin from the heights of Pointe Canon since 1954, when Father Charles Streicher's idea finally rose above the capital. Every 15 August, Rodriguans climb up from all corners of the island for the pilgrimage — and any day you visit, the view over the town and the sea is worth the trip.
-19.6684, 63.4570 · Rodrigues Island, Mauritius
A scenic viewpoint offering stunning panoramic views of Baladirou’s coastline and lagoon — the perfect stop to relax, take photos, and experience the beauty of Rodrigues
From up here the whole sweep of Baladirou bay opens below you — the same northeast shore where British troops landed back in 1809. It's a favourite spot to pull the scooter over, catch the trade winds, and watch the light shift across the lagoon.
-19.6783, 63.4736 · Rodrigues Island, Mauritius
Perched above the peaceful valley of Rivière Banane, this viewpoint offers one of the most breathtaking panoramas in Rodrigues. From here, visitors can admire the lush agricultural gardens, dramatic green hills, and the sparkling turquoise lagoon stretching towards the Indian Ocean. The contrast between the fertile valley and the crystal-clear sea creates a truly unforgettable landscape.
A gentle lookout over the Rivière Banane coast, where a patchwork of fields runs down to a bright lagoon. A nice, unhurried stop on a ride around the east.
-19.6947, 63.4737 · Rodrigues Island, Mauritius
Roche Bon Dieu, also known as Roche Bondieu, is a legendary rock formation located in the eastern region of Rodrigues Island, near Pointe Coton. The name means “Good God’s Rock,” inspired by a local legend that the rock fell from the sky
Roche Bon Dieu — "God's Rock" — is a striking natural rock rising from the green highlands, long treasured by Rodriguans as a symbolic, almost sacred spot. Climb up for a sweeping panorama over Port Mathurin and the lagoon, especially lovely as the light turns golden.
-19.7023, 63.4216 · Rodrigues Island, Mauritius
Tombeau Maragon is a historical and cultural site in Rodrigues, linked to the island’s rich past and local traditions. This peaceful landmark carries stories from generations of Rodriguan heritage and offers visitors a glimpse into the island’s history beyond its natural landscapes. Surrounded by the quiet beauty of the Rodrigues countryside, Tombeau Maragon provides a meaningful stop for those interested in discovering local legends, traditions, and the cultural identity of the island. It is a place where history, memory, and the authentic spirit of Rodrigues come together.
This 18th-century pyramid stone marks the tomb of Philibert Marragon, Rodrigues' first civil administrator, who settled here in 1794. Listed as national heritage in 2016, the site at l'Union also remembers the island's colonists and enslaved people, and the abolition of slavery — a quiet, moving place to feel Rodrigues' history.
-19.7068, 63.4464 · Rodrigues Island, Mauritius
Mont Limon Viewpoint is one of the highest and most spectacular viewpoints in Rodrigues, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the island’s landscapes. From the summit, visitors can admire the patchwork of green valleys, villages, mountains, and the endless turquoise lagoon surrounding Rodrigues
Stand on Rodrigues' rooftop: at about 398 metres, Mont Limon is the island's highest point, right in its green centre. The reward is a sweeping view over agricultural terraces, ridges and the endless blue — and on the clearest days, a hint of the ocean horizon in every direction.
