Curepipe

Curepipe is a large town in Mauritius, situated centrally. It is second in size and importance to Port Louis, the capital. The name originates from where settlers would come to the town to refill "cure" their pipes.

Compared to the rest of the island, Curepipe lies at a higher elevation, often referred to as the "central plateau". Curepipe has the extinct Trou aux Cerfs (Crater of Stags) volcano lying in the middle of the city.

Curepipe is home to the MBC, and pictured is the New George V stadium, in the Forest-Side district of Curepipe, which recently hosted events of the 6th Games of the Indian Ocean Islands (Jeux des Iles de L'Ocean Indien, JIOI). The Royal College of Curepipe [1], one of the oldest schools is located in the centre of Curepipe.

The road in the image is the main one leading through Curepipe from the main motorway (La Vigie), towards the major Jan Palach North and South bus terminals, and heading to Phoenix and back to the motorway towards Port Louis.