Situated next to the Mahalaxmi temple, the Boca de Vaca spring is one of the two springs that exist in Panaji Goa. The appearance of this Portuguese – built structure that remains aglow with soft decorative light in the evening gives it a name ‘Boca De Vaca’ literally meaning ‘the face of the cow’. The floor of the well-lit tunnel inside is made of transparent glass and one can see the spring water flowing under your feet. Background music is also there.
Earlier the Boca de Vaca spring was known to be a major source of supply of water to the city. However even today the people of Panaji queue up here with buckets to use the water, as it is known to have medicinal properties. It is also used for drinking by the people of Panjim.