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Few people outside la métropole know of Réunion and even fewer know of its spectacular natural wonders. The island's dearth of world-class beaches has a lot to do with its lack of mass tourism, but what Réunion lacks at sea level it more than makes up for with its wildly dramatic mountain country.
The forbidding mountains and gorges offer a ton of trekking possibilities. If you love Nepal or New Zealand, you'll love Réunion, which has similar high-quality hiking and trekking - but with a tropical twist. Unfortunately the island is madly expensive, so come cashed up.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Department of Réunion
Population
800,000
Currency
Name: Euro
Code: EUR
Symbol: €
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: French
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +4
Country Dialing Code
+262
Weights & Measures
Metric
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