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 Activities Around Arco Iris 

  • Walk to St Alex Church, about 2 kms from Arco Iris along tree lined country roads. The church, which dominates the topography of Curtorim is one of the oldest churches in India having been built in 1597. 
  • Cycle to Rachol seminary , about 8 kms from Arco Iris, crossing the Curtorim and Maina lakes along the route. The seminary is one of the oldest in Asia and affords an opportunity to interact with the seminarians. The seminary also houses a library which boasts an extensive collection of books on philosophy and theology.
  •  Visit to Braganza Mansion, a magnificent country mansion in the village of Chandor and take a guided tour of the mansion.
  • Cycle to Chandor and go for a heritage walk in and around Chandor which will cover places of archaeological value. Chandor is about 4 kms from Arco Iris. 
  •  Walk to the Zuari River and go on a boat ride with a local "gondolier"
  •  Visit to the Big Foot museum and Ancestral village in Loutolim and drop in at the Figueirado’s for tea.
  • Visit the 400 year old Palacio De Deao, about 15 kms away from Arco Iris. The garden around the palace is possibly the best in the state. With prior appointment it is possible to have a cozy candlelit dinner.
  • Spend an evening at the Colva/ Benualim/ Varca beach. Colva, the closest beach is about 12 kms from Arco Iris.
  • Visit the famous Mangeshi and Datta Mandir temples
  •  Picnic on the banks of the Zuari
  • Wildlife safaris in the protected areas of Cotigao, Mahavir, Bondla or Mhadei.
  • Birding around the Maina, Curtorim, Corjem and Carombolim lakes
  •  Walking in and around Curtorim
  • Fishing in the Zuari river along with local fishermen
  • Light trek around Raia, Loutolim, Chandor, Margao
  • Nature Photography

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