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There are many caves in the west of the island but Caverne Patate, near Petite Butte, is the largest. The cave is 1,040m long and 18m below sea level. It takes around 45 minutes to do a guided walk through the maze of contorted stalactites and stalagmites. There is no boardwalk, handrail or lighting (torches are available) and the surface is uneven and, in parts, slippery. You will be given a hard hat to wear. When the cave was discovered many bones of the extinct Rodrigues solitaire were found.

Comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes should be worn. The cave is not suitable for those with limited mobility. Guided tours depart daily at 09.00, 11.00, 13.00 and 15.00. Tickets are available on site or from Discovery Rodrigues (Rue de la Solidarité, Port Mathurin; % 832 1062; e discoveryrodrigues[at]intnet.mu), which organises excursions to Ile aux Cocos for €3. If you go on an organised excursion, this should be handled for you.

FRANCOIS LEGUAT GIANT TORTOISE AND CAVE RESERVE (Anse Quitor; % 832 8141; f 832 8142; e info[at]torti.intnet.mu; tortoisecavereserve-rodrigues.com; ( 09.00–17.00 daily; admission adult/child Rs155/75 (reserve), Rs280/140 (cave & reserve)) Guided tours depart at 10.30, 12.30 and 14.30. A popular attraction for Rodrigues, established by the owners of La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes in Mauritius. Visitors can walk among the giant Aldabra tortoises (Dipsochelys elephantina), which roam in plenty of space. There are also Radiata tortoises from Madagascar (Dipsochelys radiata). In September 2011, 1,015 baby tortoises had been born at the reserve since January 2008, making a total of around 1,500 tortoises at the reserve. Visitors can sponsor a baby tortoise and receive regular updates on its progress. The reserve is planting native and endemic plants in the area, with the help of the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation. Guided tours through the cave are informative (although can be rather too long); there is a boardwalk, handrail and lighting, but you’ll have to negotiate some very narrow gaps during the walk and climb some steep steps. The reserve plans to open another cave more suited to those with limited mobility. There is an excellent museum here, which tells the story of Rodrigues, as well as that of the various extinct species of the Mascarenes. There is a small souvenir shop and a café. You will need to allow around 2½ hours for the reserve and cave visit.

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