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Notable river spot · Mauritius

Cocos Island

Île aux Cocos

Cocos Island is a river spot in Mauritius.

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Cocos Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Cocos Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Cocos Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -19.72155, 63.29974. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Cocos Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Cocos Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Cocos Island?

    Nearby: Rodrigues (river spot, 15 km), Saint Gabriel Cathedral (church, 18 km), Mont Limon (viewpoint, 19 km), Easternmost point of Africa (attraction, 26 km), Sandy Island (river spot, 3 km), Catherine Island (river spot, 5 km).

    Is Cocos Island worth visiting?

    Cocos Island is listed as a notable river spot in Mauritius on Spotwander.