Botanical Gardens of Pamplemousses - Mauritius

The Botanical Gardens of Pamplemousses are definitely a must-see on Mauritius. The gardens are known to naturalists throughout the world for their large collection of indigenous and exotic plants. The 60-acre garden boasts 500 different species of plants, of which 80 are palms. Of particular interest are the giant water lilies, a spice garden and the Talipot Palms, said to flower every 60 years after which they die.