{"id":23,"date":"2017-12-13T05:28:53","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T05:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jetwinghotels.com\/jetwinglagoonwellness\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2025-06-02T11:24:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T11:24:27","slug":"things-to-do-in-negombo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jetwinghotels.com\/jetwinglagoonwellness\/things-to-do-in-negombo\/","title":{"rendered":"Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>In And Around The Lagoon<\/h2>\n<p>At Jetwing Lagoon Wellness, the journey to wellbeing extends beyond the resort and into the rich surroundings of Negombo\u2014a coastal town steeped in culture, history, and nature. Whether you seek mindful exploration or simply wish to connect with the natural rhythms of the island, the experiences around us are as nourishing as they are unforgettable.<\/p>\n<p>For birding and nature enthusiasts, glide through the historic Dutch canals into the famed mangroves of Muthurajawela in the south, or the lush open sanctuary of Anawilundawa to the north\u2014both teeming with endemic and migratory birdlife, ideal for soul-soothing excursions immersed in nature.<\/p>\n<p>Within the city, traces of Negombo\u2019s vibrant past come alive. Wander through the remnants of the old Dutch Fort, visit the iconic Lellama Fish Market\u2014a tribute to its deep-rooted fishing heritage\u2014or admire the architectural beauty of churches that earned the town its nickname, &#8220;Little Rome.&#8221; On the outskirts, the 300-year-old Angurukaramulla Temple offers a quiet spiritual retreat adorned with ancient murals and a majestic Buddha statue.<br \/>\nFor those craving a touch of urban energy, the island\u2019s capital, Colombo, is just a short drive away via the Katunayake Expressway\u2014seamlessly linking your wellness escape with the dynamic pulse of the city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In And Around The Lagoon At Jetwing Lagoon Wellness, the journey to wellbeing extends beyond the resort and into the rich surroundings of Negombo\u2014a coastal town steeped in culture, history, and nature. Whether you seek mindful exploration or simply wish to connect with the natural rhythms of the island, the experiences around us are as<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-23","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jetwinghotels.com\/jetwinglagoonwellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jetwinghotels.com\/jetwinglagoonwellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jetwinghotels.com\/jetwinglagoonwellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jetwinghotels.com\/jetwinglagoonwellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jetwinghotels.com\/jetwinglagoonwellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.jetwinghotels.com\/jetwinglagoonwellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1632,"href":"https:\/\/www.jetwinghotels.com\/jetwinglagoonwellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23\/revisions\/1632"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jetwinghotels.com\/jetwinglagoonwellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}