From the shores of Mauritius, it might not look like much. But hop on a helicopter tour of the island and you'll notice a particularly intriguing shoreline. It looks like there's a deep waterfall ...

While the photograph is authentic, the "underwater waterfall" is the result of an optical illusion. As explained in a CNN Travel story from August 2019, "Sand and silt on the ocean floor run off in a ...

Waterfalls are cool and all, but an underwater waterfall? That's the kind of out-of-this-world scene dreams are made of — and you can find it in Mauritius. This Indian Ocean nation is home to a ...

No one needs help finding a beautiful beach in Mauritius, but there are tons to explore away from the water as well. For a small nation, Mauritius overflows with scenic hikes through the mountains, ...

On the southwestern point of Mauritius is a crazy-looking phenomenon. When viewed from the air (either in real life or in Google Earth) it appears to be an underwater waterfall! Of course, a real ...

From streams trickling down rocks a foot at a time to grand rivers plunging dozens of feet, waterfalls are beautiful natural wonders that attract spectators and photographers. The basics of how they ...

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