Mapusa Friday Market is Goa's most famous local market, operating since Portuguese times. Fresh spices, Goan chorizo sausages, dried fish, cashews, local wines, textiles and handicrafts. Authentic and less touristy than beach markets.
Friday mornings 8-11AM to avoid crowds and heat. November to February for best weather. Bring cash - many stalls don't accept cards. Bargaining expected.
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Goan spices (recheado masala, xacuti), homemade chorizo sausages, cashew feni, mango papadam, seedless tamarind, local coconut oil soap, traditional kunbi sarees, dried red chilies.
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