Negombo Things To Do

dutch fort - negombo

Negombo situated by the shores of a lagoon by the same name once has been a trading port for Portugese and Dutch and is a ideal place for those who want quick access to and from the airport. Attractions in the city are the old Dutch fort gate built in 1672 now a part of the prison, the Dutch Canal which was then a supply route to the Dutch administration, old churches and fishing villagers. The 100km long canal running through the town is still being used and is an attraction for those who want to see the country from a different perspective

Directions: its located next to prison, courts complex & grand playground. You can walk from Negombo bus station or hotel area. 905 bus stop at this place. if you take 273 bus from bus station, you have to get down near Munnakkaraya bridge and walk 2 - 3 minutes

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	Angurukaaramulla Temple Tip Rating:

on April 15, 2004

Angurukaaramulla temple

there is nice big temple call Angurukaamulla in negombo. there is a giant biddha statue and some of very old paintings and murals.

speciallity of this temple. you can see some information of all the kings in Sri Lanka

its worth visit if you will go in negombo

Address: in front of harischandra College and near Hospital

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	St. Mary's Church Tip Rating:

on July 9, 2004

St. Mary's Church

it is one of biggest Cathedral in Negombo and Sri Lanka

you must visit it. have a look on nice architechure and some kind of paintings

Address: Grand Street, Negombo

Directions: ask where is the Mahaweediya Palliya (grand street church in Sinhala langugae) its easy to find

Other Contact: Oscar Nonis

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	Negombo Beach and Market Tip Rating:

Updated By Sambawalk

on February 10, 2006

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The beach that you walk on

A relaxing day or two in Negombo beach and a short tour of Negombo city and market may be interesting!

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	Delta boat trip Tip Rating:

By Robert_Hun

on January 22, 2005

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Delta area near Negombo

There are many boats along the beach. They belong mostly to fishermen who sometimes offer tourists a boat trip around the neighboring shore and the delta area of a river. It takes cca. 3 hours and you can see the rain forest, the mangrove, the "compulsory" coconut-picking show, visit a local farm and try the local brandy (arak). It's a natural and wild area and a good chance to meet some local people doing their everyday business.
I don't remember exactly but the price was around 50 USD per boat (2-6 people) but, of course, you have to bargain.

Directions: Just ask the local guys on the beach.

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	fishermans bay Tip Rating:

on April 14, 2004

if you will go in Negombo. don't forget to visit fishing villages and to eat some seafoods.

Negombo ladies are so great in cooking

you have to go there around early morning and before noon to see arriving of boats with fish

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	Sunset Tip Rating:

on April 14, 2004

sunset in negombo

if you will go in Negombo. you will love to be in beach in all the times. don't forget to spend some time to see sunset.

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	Little Rome = Negombo Tip Rating:

on April 14, 2004

chruch ready for festival

there are 99% people are christian (most are roman catholic) they are so religious and you must visit some of nice churchs.

this is another great church in sea street. you can see nice procession at the re annual church fiest in jaunuary end

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	Dutch Canal Tip Rating:

Updated By Oscar_Nonis

on May 1, 2004

dutch canal

this amzing. if you are dutch I don't need to give any explanations of Canals.

you can see something historical in negombo.

Directions: its running from negombo laggon to kochchikade area and beyond. you can reach it from Main street or sea street

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By tommix

on September 2, 2003

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fish market in Negombo

An authentic, colorfull fish market, held every day except Sunday.