Introducing Mapusa
The colourful market town of Mapusa (pronounced ‘Mapsa’) is the main population centre in the northern talukas (districts) of Goa. There’s not much to see in Mapusa, aside from a raucous Friday market (8am-6.30pm) that attracts hordes of vendors and shoppers from all over Goa. Unlike the Anjuna market it’s a local event where people shop for cheap clothing and produce, but you can also find a few souvenirs and textiles here. If your idea of India has yet to extend beyond the beach bubbles then this is a great place to see an authentic slice of small-town India.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Tweekin the Route!
by halesq 04 August 2011
I did this trip a few months ago and it's pretty simple...from Mumbai take a bus or train to Goa (Mapusa) from there you can go to North…
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RE: transport from mumabi to panjim
by uselessbaba 24 July 2011
Trains also stop at Tivim ( for Mapusa), about 20 klms from Panjim, and a lot closer than Madgaon.
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RE: Quiet Goa?
by John555 27 June 2011
You will find most everything cept snorkling. Try Madren, exttreme north Goa and there abouts. Access from Mapusa.
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