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What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.
10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Colombo, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.
Common scams in Colombo — and how to avoid them →
6 places worth your time in Colombo, with what each is actually like and when to go.
Top places to visit in Colombo →
6 dishes to eat in Colombo, what is in them, and where they belong.
5 customs and traditions in Colombo — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.
Traditional things to do in Colombo →
How to travel around Colombo — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.
Getting around Colombo: transport and taxi apps →
2 laws, restrictions, and customs in Colombo that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.
Rules to follow in Colombo — laws and customs travellers must know →
3 emergency services in Colombo you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.
Emergency numbers in Colombo — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →
5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Colombo — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.
Best places to shop in Colombo — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →
