North Goa district, Goa, India

Places to visit near Mapuca

Mapuca is a town in North Goa district, Goa, India, home to about 40,122 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 25 forts & heritage, 10 waterfalls, 12 temples and 10 beaches & coast. The must-see places are St. Michael's Church (6 km), Mae de Deus Church (7 km) and Benz Wax Museum & Fish Aquarium (7 km).

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Mapuca at a glance

Location
North Goa district, Goa, India
Population
about 40,122
Coordinates
15.5915° N, 73.8090° E
Places within 50 km
130 (31 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Panaji, 14 km
Railway station
Thivim (THVM), 10 km
Airport
Manohar International Airport (GOX), 22 km

Top places to visit near Mapuca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mapuca: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Mapuca

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mapuca. The closest is Anjuna Hill Sightseeing Point of Dr. Jawaharlal Henriques (10 km); the best-known is Chapora Fort (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Mapuca

37 waterfalls within 100 km of Mapuca. The closest is Mogacho Waterfall (13 km); the best-known is Harvalem Waterfalls (30 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Temples near Mapuca

31 temples within 100 km of Mapuca. The closest is Shri Shantadurga Temple (12 km); the best-known is Shree Mangesh Mandir (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Mapuca

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mapuca. The closest is Mandrem Beach (17 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Mandrem Beach · beach · North Goa · ~17 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Keri Beach · beach · North Goa · ~23 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Redi Beach · beach · Sindhudurg · ~30 km · Highly rated
  • Arambol Beach · beach · North Goa · ~19 km
  • Velsao Beach · beach · South Goa · ~34 km · Well liked
  • Velagar Beach · beach · Sindhudurg · ~32 km · Well liked

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mapuca

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mapuca. The closest is Sunset View Point (8 km); the best-known is Vagator Beach Sunset Point (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mapuca

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mapuca. The closest is Campal Gardens (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mapuca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mapuca
  2. 10 km Chapora Fort · fort, North Goa
  3. 1 km Vagator Beach Sunset Point · viewpoint, North Goa
  4. 7 km Benz Wax Museum & Fish Aquarium · museum, North Goa
  5. 9 km Sinquerim Fort · fort, North Goa
  6. 7 km Mae de Deus Church · church, North Goa
  7. 7 km Back to Mapuca

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From travellers near Mapuca

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How to reach Mapuca

  • By train: Thivim (THVM) — about 10 km from the centre
  • By air: Manohar International Airport (GOX), Mopa — about 22 km by road
  • By air: Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), Vasco da Gama — about 30 km by road
  • By road from Panaji: about 14 km · directions
  • By road from Vasco da Gama: about 29 km · directions
  • By road from Margao: about 49 km · directions

All places near Mapuca by distance

Within 15 km of Mapuca

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Mapuca by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage2541Anjuna Hill Sightseeing Point of Dr. Jawaharlal Henriques (10 km)
Waterfalls1037Mogacho Waterfall (13 km)
Temples1231Shri Shantadurga Temple (12 km)
Beaches & coast1030Mandrem Beach (17 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1221Sunset View Point (8 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens818Campal Gardens (13 km)
Churches1717St. Jerome's Church (1 km)
Museums1316Benz Wax Museum & Fish Aquarium (7 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs515Candolim Lotus Pond (Naag Tale) (11 km)
Caves68Lamgao Buddhist Caves (17 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves55Chapora River View (9 km)
Other attractions34Science Center (16 km)
Jain sites23Shri Dharamnath Jain Shwetambar Mandir (5 km)
Mosques & dargahs22Masjid E Hamza (11 km)
Parks02Vaccine Depot (97 km)
Buddhist sites01Buddha Statue (58 km)

Mapuca: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Mapuca?

Benz Wax Museum & Fish Aquarium (museum, about 7 km), Mae de Deus Church (church, about 7 km), Chapora Fort (fort, about 10 km), Vagator Beach Sunset Point (viewpoint, about 10 km), Sinquerim Fort (fort, about 14 km), Campal Gardens (garden, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mapuca?

130 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 10 waterfalls, 12 temples, 10 beaches & coast, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Mapuca?

Anjuna Hill Sightseeing Point of Dr. Jawaharlal Henriques, about 10 km by road; Chapora Fort (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Mapuca?

Mogacho Waterfall, about 13 km by road; Harvalem Waterfalls (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Mapuca?

Shri Shantadurga Temple, about 12 km by road; Shri Devi Bhagavati Temple (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mapuca?

Start in Mapuca, visit Chapora Fort, then Vagator Beach Sunset Point, then Benz Wax Museum & Fish Aquarium, then Sinquerim Fort, then Mae de Deus Church, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Mapuca?

October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Mapuca?

By train: Thivim (THVM), about 10 km away. By air: Manohar International Airport (GOX), about 22 km by road. By road: 14 km from Panaji.

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