The picturesque city of Negombo is located in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, just 6km away from Sri Lanka’s international airport.

Negombo

Tipped to be one of Sri Lanka’s most visited beach hubs, Negombo is a one-stop epicentre for recreation and cultural exploration

Negombo Lagoon

One of the must-visit places in Sri Lanka is the Negombo Lagoon which is a haven for nature lovers as it is a part of the larger Muthurajawela Wetlands and Mangrove Forests. You can enjoy this enchanting setting by staying at a hotel in Wattala the likes of Pegasus Reef Hotel which gives easy access to the lagoon.

Hidden sanctuary

This vast body of sparkling water is flanked by lush trees and greenery, mangroves swamps, rice paddies, and grasslands, making it one of the most scenic elements of the city. One of the best ways to witness the beauty and wonders of this water body is to take a day trip to the Negombo Lagoon.

Biodiversity

Lagoon crabs and prawns harvested from the lagoon are what make seafood a sought out delicacy in Negombo while tours to the marsh and huge mangrove forest will yield sights of saltwater crocodiles, herons, reptiles and many more species.

Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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