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Sri Lanka: An Island That Captures Your Heart

When your plane descends over Colombo, you see endless palm greens, turquoise ocean, and realize — the next weeks will be special. Sri Lanka isn't just a beach destination. It's a country with millennia of history, incredible nature, and that Asian magic that's hard to put into words.

First Impressions: Chaos That Works

Stepping out of Bandaranaike Airport, prepare for culture shock. Humid tropical air, tuk-tuk horns, smell of spices — it all hits at once. But don't worry: behind the apparent chaos lies its own logic. Sri Lankans are among the f...

Ciudades y resorts

Galle
24°
Sri Lanka

Galle

6lugares
Sri Lanka

Galle

6lugares

Atracciones

Playa UnawatunaParque Nacional de YalaPlaya KoggalaFuerte de Galle+2
Sigiriya
22°
Sri Lanka

Sigiriya

1lugares
Sri Lanka

Sigiriya

1lugares

Atracciones

Parque Nacional Minneriya
Mirissa
25°
Sri Lanka

Mirissa

2lugares
Sri Lanka

Mirissa

2lugares

Atracciones

Playa WeligamaPlaya Mirissa
Kandy
20°
Sri Lanka

Kandy

3lugares
Sri Lanka

Kandy

3lugares

Atracciones

Mercado Central de KandyJardín Botánico Real de PeradeniyaLago Kandy
Colombo
25°
Sri Lanka

Colombo

4lugares
Sri Lanka

Colombo

4lugares

Atracciones

Templo del Diente SagradoTemplo de la Cueva de DambullaRoca de PidurangalaRoca del Leon de Sigiriya
Ella
17°
Sri Lanka

Ella

4lugares
Sri Lanka

Ella

4lugares

Atracciones

Cascada RavanaPuente de los Nueve ArcosPico de Adán (Sri Pada)Pequeño Pico de Adán

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Playa Unawatuna
Playa

Playa Unawatuna

Sri Lanka

Mercado Central de Kandy
Entretenimiento

Mercado Central de Kandy

Sri Lanka

Cascada Ravana
Naturaleza

Cascada Ravana

Sri Lanka

Parque Nacional de Yala
Naturaleza

Parque Nacional de Yala

Sri Lanka

Templo del Diente Sagrado
Religioso

Templo del Diente Sagrado

Sri Lanka

Playa Koggala
Playa

Playa Koggala

Sri Lanka

Jardín Botánico Real de Peradeniya
Naturaleza

Jardín Botánico Real de Peradeniya

Sri Lanka

Playa Weligama
Playa

Playa Weligama

Sri Lanka

Templo de la Cueva de Dambulla
Religioso

Templo de la Cueva de Dambulla

Sri Lanka

Fuerte de Galle
Historia

Fuerte de Galle

Sri Lanka

Lago Kandy
Naturaleza

Lago Kandy

Sri Lanka

Roca de Pidurangala
Naturaleza

Roca de Pidurangala

Sri Lanka

Puente de los Nueve Arcos
Arquitectura

Puente de los Nueve Arcos

Sri Lanka

Playa Mirissa
Playa

Playa Mirissa

Sri Lanka

Playa Hikkaduwa y Santuario de Coral
Playa

Playa Hikkaduwa y Santuario de Coral

Sri Lanka

Pico de Adán (Sri Pada)
Naturaleza

Pico de Adán (Sri Pada)

Sri Lanka

Parque Nacional Minneriya
Naturaleza

Parque Nacional Minneriya

Sri Lanka

Roca del Leon de Sigiriya
Historia

Roca del Leon de Sigiriya

Sri Lanka

Pequeño Pico de Adán
Naturaleza

Pequeño Pico de Adán

Sri Lanka

Parque Nacional de Udawalawe
Naturaleza

Parque Nacional de Udawalawe

Sri Lanka

Conectividad e Internet

Velocidad Media35 Mbps
Cobertura 4Ggood in cities and tourist areas

SIM from Dialog, Mobitel or Airtel costs $5-15 for 10-30GB. Available at airports (24h). Passport required. Good coverage in tourist areas.

Electricidad
Voltaje:230VV
Frecuencia:50HzHz
⚡
D
G
M

UK Type G, Indian D and M plugs. Voltage 230V. Hotels usually have multiple outlet types

Aplicaciones Útiles

PickMe

Local Uber. Main taxi app in Sri Lanka. Registration ONLY with local SIM card — buy at airport and register immediately

Uber

Works in Colombo and tourist areas. Also needs local number for registration. Prices similar to PickMe

Google Maps
Maps.me
Papago

Translator. Tourist zones speak English, but upcountry may need translator for Sinhala

Wise

Multi-currency card. Works in ATMs and large stores. Still need cash dollars — cards accepted limitedly

Airalo

eSIM for travelers. Can buy in advance and activate on arrival. But still need physical SIM for Uber/PickMe

Transporte local

Operadores: Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), Private buses
Reserva: Bus stations, no advance booking needed
Rutas Populares
Colombo-Galle2-3h
LKR 309-618
Colombo-Kandy3-4h
LKR 618-927
Weligama-Galle1h
LKR 154

Trains are Sri Lanka's main adventure. Kandy-Ella route — one of the most beautiful in the world: tea plantations, mountains, waterfalls. Trains ALWAYS 20-40 min late. 2nd class is optimal — seats, comfortable. Tickets cost pennies. Buses are cheap but noisy with aggressive driving. Taxi via PickMe/Uber ~100₨/km — registration only with local SIM. Tuk-tuks only for short distances.

Salud

No mandatory vaccinations for most travelers. Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Rabies vaccines recommended. Sri Lanka is malaria-free since 2016, but dengue fever is present - use mosquito repellent. Tap water is not safe to drink. Travel insurance with medical evacuation is strongly recommended.

Servicios de Emergencia

Universal
119
Policía
119
Ambulancia
110
Bomberos
110
Policía Turística
1912

Emergency number 119 works for police. Ambulance and fire: 110. Tourist police hotline: 1912. English is spoken at tourist police stations.

Cocina local

$

Rice and Curry

The national dish - fragrant rice with multiple curries, sambols and pickles

$

Kottu Roti

Chopped roti stir-fried with vegetables, egg, and meat on a hot griddle

🌱$

Hoppers (Appa)

Bowl-shaped pancakes from fermented rice flour and coconut milk, often with an egg

🌱$

String Hoppers

Delicate rice noodle cakes served with coconut sambol and dhal curry

$$

Jaffna Crab Curry

Famous Tamil specialty - fresh crab in spicy coconut-based curry

$

Pol Sambol

Fresh coconut relish with chilies, onions, lime and Maldive fish

Propinas

No esperadas
Restaurantes
10%
Taxi
round up

Tipping is not mandatory but increasingly expected in tourism. Restaurants: 10% on top of the bill. Hotel staff: 500-1000 LKR. Drivers/guides: $5-10 per day. Tuk-tuks: round up the fare. Always tip in Sri Lankan Rupees, not dollars.