Ravindu’s guidebook For Colombo
Sightseeing
To watch the sunset and enjoy some street foods
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galle Face Beach
To watch the sunset and enjoy some street foods
Jardín Zoológico de Dehiwala
120 Galvihara RdNational Museum
Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha
Templo Gangaramaya
61 Sri Jinarathana RdThe busiest market in colombo. Busy streets. Can find anything you need.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pettah Market
Keyzer StreetThe busiest market in colombo. Busy streets. Can find anything you need.
Independence Memorial Museum
7 Independence Ave
Wellawatte Beach
Shopping Mall
One Galle Face Mall
1A Center RoadShopping mall + food court + cinema
Ciudad Majestuosa
10 Station RdShopping mall + food court + cinema
Crescat Boulevard Mall
89 Colombo - Galle Main RdBranded shops + food court
Liberty Plaza
300 R. A. De Mel MawathaFood scene
Lot of pubs in this area. Active nightlife specially on Fridays and Saturdays.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Hospital StreetLot of pubs in this area. Active nightlife specially on Fridays and Saturdays.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Buses and trains are the cheapest way. Then tuk tuk
Buses and trains are cheap but crowded. Specially in peak time (morning 6am-9am evening 4pm-7pm)
Formas de ahorrar
Use uber or meter taxi
When it's not peak time, uber is cheaper. If you don't have time for book an uber, then always use metered taxi(tuk tuk). Metered taxi are only available in colombo most of the time.
Qué debes empacar
Cottons and light natural fabrics to wear
The climate is tropical, and the weather is hot and humid throughout the year. So cotton shirts and trousers are more comfortable. Pack sunglasses and sun-cream too.
Costumbres y cultura
Dress modestly at religious sites
Dress modestly at religious sites. Women should wear long skirts, dresses or loose trousers and modest blouses. Men should wear long trousers. Wear light colors
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Hire a van for long trips around the country
There are lot of a/c vans for hire. Normally it's arround Rs.50 per 1 km.