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To experience the true local hustle, you absolutely must visit the Matale Municipal Market located right in the center of town. It is a vibrant, chaotic labyrinth of fresh produce, exotic fruits, and incredibly aromatic spices.
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Kasun D.•25380 rep•18
Arrive very early in the morning, around 7 AM, to see the market at its most active when the local farmers bring in their fresh harvests from the surrounding hills.
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Amali K.•22700 rep•11
It is the perfect place to buy authentic, incredibly cheap spices like fresh cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and roasted curry powders directly from the vendors, totally avoiding the expensive tourist spice gardens on the highway.
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