The Coolest Neighbourhoods in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo is a city on a growth high. When the war ended some years back and the country opened up for tourism, the 30-something generation saw a bright opportunity to start their own businesses, ranging from coffee shops to restaurants, clothing shops and more. If you plan to stay in Colombo for a bit longer than a day or two, there is plenty to do! Here is a list of the coolest neighbourhoods in Colombo.
For navigational purposes, you need to know that the different neighbourhoods in Colombo are given numbers (from Colombo 1 to 15). Inside each one, there several hot spots, but it helps to know the number of the area you want to visit, especially when taking tuk-tuks. The classic Cinnamon Gardens neighbourhood stays just as quaint as ever with cool places popping up, while other neighbourhoods are just starting to become popular among locals and visitors alike.
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