Arpico

Colombo


A huge store good for replacing almost anything you left at home. Imported foods (get your Marmite here), cosmetics, sunscreen, a pharmacy, travel gadgets such as plug adapters and much, much more. It has a good, casual cafe where you can rest up and hone your shopping list.


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