Mapusa stands on a long ridge which runs east-west, fertile agricultural land occupying the flat valley floor right up to the edge of the town. Medusa is known for beautiful gardens and houses. Main places of interest are ST JEROME'S CHRUCH, CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF MIRACLES, MARKET on FRIDAY is interesting to wander around and observe local activity. Plenty of buses ply between Panaji to Mapusa covering a distance of 13km.