The warm golden shores of Sri Lanka have invited many travelers, but sea turtles are perhaps the most loved of these visitors. Five species of endangered sea turtles travel far and wide to nest on our honey-hued shores. Turtles frequent towns like Kosgoda, and even Balapitiya, as they’re quieter and not as busy as their neighboring cities. After all, who doesn’t love a pristine beach? This is an experience that is fun, meaningful, and awe-inspiring. These sea turtles swim thousands of miles during their lifetime, and when they’re ready to reproduce, they come back to the same beach where they were born to lay their eggs. Their journey is truly remarkable, but sadly due to an increase in human activity, their population is dwindling. These hatcheries help balance the scales, thus giving the turtles a fighting chance.