Goa Tourist Traps

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Most Viewed Tourist Traps in Goa

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HAWKERS/TOUTS/SCAM

HAWKERS/TOUTS/SCAM, Goa

 18 Reviews  Despite what people think and say I believe the beach sellers are part of the holiday experience. Some of the stuff they sell is what you find at the market and its up to you whether you get it... 

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TAXIS

TAXIS, Goa

 5 Reviews  You can't really blame taxi drivers for trying to take the "stupid tourists the long way around"... this happens all over the world, so Goa is no different. One our first 2-3 days in Goa we only... 

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MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS, Goa

 12 Reviews  I had rented a Taxi Cab to take us to see some of the sights in South Goa like the St. Francis church, beaches, temples etc. As I stayed at the Park Hyaat in south Goa is was a long way off and quite... 

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Goa Vacation

Goa Vacation, Goa

 joneka Says:  Tour Goa and experience the best time of your life. Travel to the charming cities of Goa, marked with sun-kissed beaches, Latin styled red roofed houses. The... 

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Sellers on the beach

Sellers on the beach, Goa

 clouds111 Says:  The beach sellers can be quite persistent. They intend to engage you in conversation for about 5 minutes which is great but then they try to sell you their... 

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Guys with binoculars!

Guys with binoculars!, Goa

 jalapeeno Says:  hmmm... ok... well not really a tourist trap as such.... just a word of warning!The beaches we visited in Goa were superb, and the local Goa people who hired... 

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Not just a free photograph

Not just a free photograph, Goa

 grandad Says:  Not really a trap but something to be aware of - along the main streets of Calangute and Candolim you will see a few "monks" in their orange garb with a large... 

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Trap? - Well not really

Trap? - Well not really, Goa

 grandad Says:  When visiting the markets watch out for the women, who normally come from the areas outside of Goa.They will offer to shake your hand and then drag you kicking... 

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Trips

Trips, Goa

 goaaddict Says:  This isn`t a tourist trap as such just a bit of advice for first time visitors. When you have your welcome meeting with the tour rep they will try to get you to... 

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the tourist season...

the tourist season..., Goa

 husain Says:  Goa's pace at any given time of year, is slow at best. And when you add a million tourists flocking around new year's eve to that equation, you will need to add... 

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Selecting Accommodation

Selecting Accommodation, Goa

 adite Says:  If you're planning to take up an accommodation on rent for a few weeks, do make sure that you agree on all the terms and conditions before hand and also insist... 

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Aldeia Santa Rita

 6 Reviews and 185 Opinions  stopped here six times.... [all inc...] a super small hotel ... good location... overall ...very... 

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Taj Holiday Village

 14 Reviews and 404 Opinions  Spa & All Entertainment Pool,Bar, Night dance 

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