The state of Sri Lanka, which was once called Ceylon (from the name of the high quality tea that is grown there) is a large Asian island off the southeastern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Called the "tear of India" due to its shape, it has a lot to offer to the visitor who wants a relaxing stay among its wonderful and unspoiled talcum powder beaches, in the shade of coconut palms, surrounded by lush virgin nature they cover 1300 kilometers of coast where sea turtles nest. Among the corals of its coral reef live multicolored fish that attract diving enthusiasts. The country's thousand-year-old Ayurvedic culture will satisfy your senses and complete your relaxation. Its landscape varies from beautiful mountainous areas, with peaks up to 2538 meters high, to green plains that widen to the north. Many of these areas are protected parks for the fauna (elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, reptiles, etc.) and the flora of the island. A trip to Sri Lanka also enriches culturally considered the historical treasures preserved by its colonial cities some recognized as World Heritage Sites by Unesco. Among the testimonies of the rich culture of the country, ancient monasteries and Buddhist temples as well as the famous dagoba, the huge sculptures of the Buddha. Do not miss this great emotion.