Mapusa and Panjim Market Trip, a Shoppers Paradise! Visiting Famous markets in Goa. Why Mapusa and Panjim Market? Obviously there are a lot of markets in Goa, Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, which are flea markets managed by tourists, Goans and indians alike. Owing to the popularity of the beach, these markets lend to be somewhat expensive and if you don't bargain the vendors may take you for a ride! But if you want to experience the real goan culture, handicrafts, local produce, spices and arts the most famous are the Mapusa and Panjim Market! The history behind Mapusa / Panjim market? Mapusa market started long ago before there were even beach shacks and Flea markets. Mapusa market was a agrarian community in ancient times dating back to the 2200 BC way before the portuguese settled in India. Farmers, tradesmen, Fisher women bartered with their local grains and livestock. Panjim on the other hand was a famous port used by the Sumerian, Phoenicians, Harrapans, the Indo Parthians and Mauryans. Trade was also carried out by spice merchants from malabar (kerela) and yemen arabs and the chinese silk route which passed through india. Ships docked daily and carried special cargo in and out of the port in Panjim, which made panjim the hub of all trade, commerce and cultural exchange and a, "Garden of Eden" in India. No wonder Goa has been home to a wave of migrants from different races and ethnicities! What can I buy from Mapusa Market? In modern times, you can buy handicrafts, Goan homegrown fruits like cashews, mangoes, jackfruits, pineapples, Kokum, bananas and almost all types of veggies and spices! And ofcourse marinated sausages, and meat pickles! The Mapusa friday market has people selling everything for a discounted price! If you are a pickle, jam and sweet lover, you
Mapusa and Panjim Market Trip, a Shoppers Paradise! Visiting Famous markets in Goa. Why Mapusa and Panjim Market? Obviously there are a lot of markets in Goa, Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, which are flea markets managed by tourists, Goans and indians alike. Owing to the popularity of the beach, these markets lend to be somewhat expensive and
