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Translated
to
mean
the
‘Supreme
Field
of
Pearl’,
the
Muthurajawela
Marsh
is
precisely
that.
This
hidden
gem
in
the
wetland
of
the
Negombo
Lagoon
is
the
largest
saline
peat
bog
in
Sri
Lanka
that
is
the
home
to
a
diverse
variety
of
fauna
and
flora,
including
102
species
of
birds,
40
types
of
fish,
monkeys,
crocodiles
and
even
the
elusive
otters.
The
marsh
also
has
some
indigenous
flora
and
fauna
and
visitors
can
see
water
birds
such
as
egrets
and
herons
in
abundance
here.Declared
as
a
sanctuary
in
1996
owing
to
its
abundant
biodiversity,
the
Muthurajawela
Marsh
was
once
a
verdant
rice-growing
basin
before
a
canal
was
built
by
the
Portuguese
that
destroyed
the
fields
with
sea
water.
Visitors
can
even
have
a
look
at
the
Muthurajawela
Visitor
Center
where
they
can
explore
the
displays
and
videos
that
offer
insight
into
the
incredible
fauna
the
wetland
is
known
for.
The
Muthurajawela
Marsh
also
offers
guided
boat
trips
that
last
for
up
to
three
hours.
In
this
boat
ride,
which
will
take
visitors
through
the
Dutch
Canal
to
the
marsh
and
finally
to
the
lagoon
is
an
incredible
experience
where
the
richness
of
the
biodiversity
of
the
area
can
be
truly
appreciated.
A
beautiful
array
of
sights
awaits
nature
lovers
that
include
a
ride
through
verdant
mangroves
flourishing
with
an
array
of
flora
and
fauna.
Negombo
is
a
town
that
is
synonymous
with
its
beautiful
beach
and
it’s
hard
to
imagine
that
this
small
fishing
town
has
grown
to
become
the
first
beach
resort
in
the
island.
Plenty
of
boutique
hotels
are
situated
nearby
to
the
beach,
adding
to
the
allure
of
this
tropical
beach
getaway.
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