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The Marsh at the Lagoon's Southern End

Muthurajawela Wetlands — 15 km south of Negombo

15 km south of NegomboPhoto coming soon

A 1996 wetland sanctuary with 102 recorded bird species and the slender loris, a short drive from the airport.

Sri Lanka's largest saline coastal peat bog, 3,068 hectares forming the southern part of the Negombo lagoon system, 15 km south of Negombo. Guided boat rides of one to one and a half hours leave the visitor centre and follow the canal channels through the marsh.

Location

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7.0789° N, 79.8530° EOSM