Goodlands Market,Mauritius

• Fresh produce stalls with seasonal tropical fruits (mangoes, pineapples, lychees when in season)
• Spice and vanilla vendors selling aromatic spices, vanilla pods and curry blends
• Street food stalls offering Mauritian favorites like dholl puri, gateau piment (chilli cakes), samosas and boulettes
• Fish and meat counters supplying locally caught seafood and butchery products
• Textiles and clothing stalls with sarongs, fabrics and affordable garments
• Handicrafts and household goods including baskets, souvenirs and kitchenware

• A lively, colourful atmosphere that is ideal for photography and people-watching
• A genuine local experience away from tourist-only venues
• Opportunities to interact with multilingual vendors (Creole, French, English, Bhojpuri/Hindi)
• Fresh, affordable produce and freshly prepared street foods

• Sampling street foods and local snacks (try dholl puri and gateau piment)
• Buying fresh tropical fruits and locally grown vegetables
• Purchasing spices, vanilla and small handicrafts as souvenirs
• Photographing colourful stalls and everyday market scenes
• Bargaining politely on prices for non-food items
• Observing and learning about Mauritian daily life and culinary ingredients

Early morning (market opens at dawn and is busiest and freshest between 6:00–9:00 AM) and during the drier season (May to December) for more comfortable weather.

Tropical climate: hot and humid year-round, with a wetter season and occasional cyclones from January to March; drier months are May–December.

Entry is free. Typical operating hours are early morning until early afternoon; exact times vary by stall. There are no formal entrance fees.

Accessible by local buses, taxis or car hire from nearby towns. Approximately 1–1.5 hours by car from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport depending on traffic. Easily reached from northern towns and popular tourist areas—ask locally for bus routes or take a taxi for convenience.

Plan 1–2 hours to explore, sample foods and shop at a relaxed pace.

Wear light, breathable clothing, comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Bring a reusable bag, small change in Mauritian rupees (MUR), bottled water and wet wipes. A light rain jacket is useful in the wet season.

Try local snacks: dholl puri, gateau piment, samosas, fresh fruit juices. Buy spices, vanilla pods, dried fruits, handcrafted baskets, sarongs and locally made sweets or preserves as souvenirs.