Mapusa :

       Mapusa the headquarters of Bardez taluka, is the most important town of north Goa, It lies 13kms south of Panaji and is the third largest city of Goa and is an important urban centre.

The nearest to this town are the Anjuna and Chapora and the famous Calangute / baga beach is just 13 kms away.

Mapusa in Konkani language means map or measure and indicates that it was a "place of measure" where goods were sold.

The town sprawls at the base of a hill, Altinho, to the east of river Mapusa, which is a branch of river Mandovi.

Mapusa is well known for The Bogdeshwar temple and Our Lady of Miracles Church.

It is famous for its Friday market, which is worth visiting.

Mapusa is the main marketing place for the hotels in and around Calangute. The Tivim Railway Station is few kilometers away.



Around Mapusa

Bicholim
It lies on the Mapusa-Valpoi route, 12 kms southeast of Mapusa. There is not much of tourist interest in the town, but the surrounding areas are beautiful.

Bicholim taluka accounts for 70% of Goa's iron ore mining.