Mapusa is a major commercial center in North Goa, which tourists visit mainly by transit . Also here come those who want to diversify their holiday on the coast by a trip to the Indian city or simply purchase the goods necessary for a long stay in another country . In addition to the national color, in Mapus you can find traces of the stay of the Portuguese . Unfortunately, the samples of colonial architecture, for the most part, fell into disrepair . There are practically no cultural attractions in the city, but the more valuable those, orye have .
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History and culture
For many centuries, the territory around Mapusa was divided between different villages, some kind of communes, partly resembling Russian peasant communities. Carefully cultivated nature brought good results, and the Gaunkari system, which underlies the life of Indian villages, allowed the distribution of natural resources and responsibilities among all residents fairly evenly.To this day, little has come of the traditions of the past, but main a tourist attraction Mapusy - Friday market - is nothing but an inheritance, derived from agrarian communities. The fact is that on Friday, for centuries, the villagers came to the place where the central city market is located today and brought all their goods there. Everyone could get what they did not grow in his farm. That's why most of the products that are currently available on the shelves of the Friday market are edible
How to get to Mapusy
From Moscow flights of the companies "Aeroflot" and "Transaero" arrive to the airport "Dabolim Airport" located in the homonymous village in Goa. From there to the resort - about an hour's drive (if you get by public transport, the time on the road increases significantly because of the transplants.)
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By taxi
The most convenient way to get from the airport to Mapusu is by taxi. The cost of such a trip is about 900 INR. Order a taxi is quite simple. At the exit from the airport there are special racks responsible for calling a public taxi with fixed rates. There you can also find a stand where all prices are indicated in advance. After paying for the trip and having received the corresponding receipt from one of the staff behind the counter, the passenger goes along with her to the car and gets to the right place.
By bus
There are several ways to get there by public transport to the trading city. The only thing that unites them is numerous transplantations and cheapness in comparison with a taxi ride. The cost of one trip varies from 5 to 20 INR. In the afternoon buses go half empty.
The first way is to cross the road and catch the bus to the intersection bearing the name of the famous pioneer, Vasco da Gama. The journey time to the destination is about 10 minutes. Further, coming out at the bus stop (landmark - bus station) next to the market, find the transport to Panaji. Get to it will have on the shuttle or express, which differs from the usual buses by the lack of stops. The journey takes about half an hour. From the latter one can get to Mapusa.
The second way - all the same, but the intersection of Vasco da Gama, you go on foot or take a taxi
climate is tropical climate prevails in Mapusa.. The spread of temperatures throughout the year is from 37 ° C in the summer to 21 ° C in winter. In high season, from November to March, the temperature regime is considered the most comfortable for a trip. If you choose the wrong season, you can be faced with such unpleasant phenomena such as high humidity and heavy rainfall.
Cuisine and restaurants in Mapusa many restaurants, so that problems with finding where to dine will not be exact. In case if you want to try something at the Friday market is one of the local delicacies -. Acute and marinated in liquor Fenny Fenny sausages
Shopping and shops On Friday there is arranged one of the largest markets on the coast -. Very colorful and distinctive sight. Where you can buy plants in pots, giant bananas "Moira" chili peppers, spices, ceramics, bamboo mats and baskets, buckets of coconut shell and a bunch of other completely useless, but fun things.
Entertainment, tours and attractions Mapusa
In addition to the picturesque Friday market, which continues from early morning until late at night, many ancient temples and cathedrals are preserved here. Worth seeing the church of Our Lady of the Miraculous and the Maruti temple
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