Negombo is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sri Lanka, for locals as well as international travellers. One her most renowned hallmarks is the gorgeous estuarine lagoon.
Negombo
The city of Negombo is situated on the west coast of Sri Lanka, towards the north of Colombo. It attracts a wide range of tourists due to its beautiful beaches, thriving food culture, and various Negombo hotels with examples such as Amagi Aria.
The Lagoon
Negombo’s eponymous lagoon is one of the area’s hallmarks and is a beautiful body of water that provides sustenance to the city’s inhabitants through an abundance of fish, as well as other qualities that make it a tourist attraction.
The Muthurajawela Marsh Nature Reserve
This is a particular area surrounding the lagoon that has been turned into a wildlife reserve. They are situated towards the southern end of the lagoon and are extremely recognised for their abundance of marine life. You can find animals ranging from various kinds of avifauna to saltwater crocodiles within these wetlands.
Ancient Heritage
It was discovered that these wetlands have existed as far back as 7000 years ago, and in 1996 was classified as a wetland sanctuary under the Flora and Fauna Protection Act.
Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world.
