{"id":24059,"date":"2025-10-17T15:08:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T14:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism-villages.unwto.org\/?p=24059"},"modified":"2025-10-17T15:54:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T14:54:03","slug":"grand-river-south-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism-villages.unwto.org\/en\/villages\/grand-river-south-east\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand River South East"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"24059\" class=\"elementor elementor-24059\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d13717 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d13717\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 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East<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de6dcf2 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de6dcf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mauritius<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e01561a elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e01561a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>2025<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9978074 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"9978074\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:8,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;aspect_ratio&quot;:&quot;1:1&quot;,&quot;lazyload&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;gallery_layout&quot;:&quot;grid&quot;,&quot;columns&quot;:4,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:2,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:1,&quot;gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;overlay_background&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;content_hover_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/tourism-villages.unwto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/E-WEB-Goal-15-300x300.png\" data-width=\"300\" data-height=\"300\" aria-label=\"\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-065823d elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"065823d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Best Known For:<\/strong><\/p><p>Climate Change Mitigation or Adaptation<\/p><p>Economic Sustainability.<\/p><p>Infrastructure, Accessibility and Transport<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d532fb5 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d532fb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd98932 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd98932\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Contact<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a82102 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a82102\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Grand_River,_Mauritius%20https:\/flacqdc.mu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Grand_River,_Mauritius<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/flacqdc.mu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flacqdc.mu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8bc8b49\" data-id=\"8bc8b49\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47ed524 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47ed524\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Where River Meets Ocean, and Heritage Meets Innovation<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fa91c1 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fa91c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Grand River South East (GRSE), located on the southeast coast of Mauritius, is a vibrant village shaped by history, nature, and community. Named \u201cGroot River\u201d by the Dutch in the 16th century during their ebony wood trade, the village has since evolved into a dynamic multicultural community. Fishing, small-scale agriculture, street food, and tourism are the primary sources of livelihood. GRSE is best known for the breathtaking point where the river meets the ocean tide, home to the iconic GRSE Waterfall an essential stop on all nautical excursions to the nearby islet of \u00cele aux Cerfs. The village has become a hub for adventure tourism, offering daily excursions, diving, parasailing, and islet-hopping. GRSE is also surrounded by high-end hospitality, including the Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, Anahita Golf &amp; Spa Resort, and Laguna Beach Hotel. This balance between traditional livelihoods and modern, sustainable tourism development makes GRSE a beacon for inclusive and resilient rural growth in Mauritius.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b26594 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4b26594\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5598267\" data-id=\"5598267\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8df418 elementor-widget 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HIGHLIGHTS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-bd1c84c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bd1c84c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-03672e5\" data-id=\"03672e5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d26bd0d elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d26bd0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">-<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c260d22 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c260d22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/tourism-villages.unwto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Grand-River-South-East_1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium 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elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4304603 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4304603\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sailing into Culture and Conservation<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93f0ca9 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93f0ca9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pleasure craft operators in Grand River South East are redefining nautical tourism through innovative, all-in-one adventure experiences. These packages merge excitement with heritage and environmental education. A typical day might begin with a boat ride up the river to the GRSE Waterfall, followed by parasailing, diving, or snorkeling. What makes these excursions unique is their integration of historic and ecological sites, including Ile aux Aigrettes, a biodiversity hotspot and Ile de La Passe, a site rich in colonial and maritime history. These tours attract hundreds of visitors daily while creating livelihoods for local boat operators, guides, and vendors. By combining natural beauty, cultural interpretation, and environmental stewardship, these operators offer tourism that is not only memorable but meaningful. Their role extends beyond leisure as they become ambassadors of local heritage and conservation. This innovative model sets a benchmark for sustainable adventure tourism, connecting travelers to the heart and soul of Mauritius while protecting the very ecosystems they come to admire.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-aec0fcf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aec0fcf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4942bae\" data-id=\"4942bae\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e08bf5 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e08bf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">-<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b3a9d7e\" data-id=\"b3a9d7e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9ebb8e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c9ebb8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Smart Growth by the Shore<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c87c1b6 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c87c1b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Anahita Smart City brings a forward-thinking vision to the southeast coast of Mauritius, blending sustainability with economic opportunity. This modern development supports the nearby Grand River South East community by promoting smart infrastructure, green living, and inclusive growth. Built around walkable neighborhoods and public transport, the city integrates smart energy systems, efficient water use, and sustainable construction practices. Local entrepreneurship is encouraged through business hubs and technology-driven spaces, creating jobs in hospitality, services, and innovation. With quality education, healthcare, and recreational facilities, Anahita offers a live-work-play environment that improves the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.\u00a0<span style=\"word-spacing: normal;\">Its eco-conscious planning connects directly with GRSE\u2019s goal of balancing tourism with long-term resilience. The project exemplifies how villages and modern developments can coexist through shared values of environmental care, innovation, and inclusive progress. Anahita Smart City is not just a neighbor, it is a partner in shaping a sustainable future for the entire region.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e5484fc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e5484fc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0aaad9\" data-id=\"e0aaad9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c4590f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c4590f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">-<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-15db8b3\" data-id=\"15db8b3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f828703 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f828703\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Resort Living with Responsibility<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f208a43 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f208a43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita sets a high standard for sustainability in luxury tourism. Located near Grand River South East, the resort is deeply committed to environmental and social responsibility. Through a wide range of sustainable practices, it actively reduces energy, carbon, and water consumption, while promoting biodiversity conservation and community support. Waste is minimized through efficient reduction and recycling systems, and food and beverage offerings are guided by sustainable sourcing. The resort also follows mindful purchasing practices, reinforcing its commitment to the local economy and ethical supply chains. This holistic approach ensures that every aspect of the guest&#8217;s experience, from wellness to dining, reflects care for both people and the planet. As a model for eco-luxury, the Four Seasons Resort demonstrates how high-end tourism can contribute positively to sustainability goals. Its presence in the GRSE region enhances the village\u2019s tourism profile while ensuring that progress is responsible, inclusive, and deeply rooted in environmental values.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2aef2d5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2aef2d5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e72e78\" data-id=\"1e72e78\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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