Moonstone Mine
See hand-dug shafts and simple workbenches where milky blue moonstones are washed and cut; guides explain grading before the small showroom.
Where: Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine
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Resort strip with river safaris, moonstone mines, and turtle care.
Southwest favorite for water sports on the Bentota River, gentle beaches, and easy day trips. Cruise mangroves on the Madu, visit a moonstone mine, or support ethical turtle hatcheries before sunset by the sea.
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Madu River Boat Safari
Boat through mangroves and islets, stopping at cinnamon huts and a tiny river temple; early trips are calmer and better for wildlife.
Where: Madu River
Turtle Hatchery Center
Hear how eggs are incubated, see young turtles briefly in tanks, and sometimes release hatchlings at dusk—choose centers focused on rehab, not display.
Where: Bentota
Bentota Water Sports
Enjoy jet ski, banana boat, and other beach water sport options.
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