Cocoa Plantation “Tobago Cocoa Estate”
In the past, cocoa was one of Tobago’s most important yield factors alongside tobacco, but today these plants hardly have any significant economic relevance for the island.
In order to revive the tradition in the form of high-quality chocolate, which has meanwhile won several awards worldwide, Duane Dove, born on Tobago, founded the “Tobago Cocoa Estate W.I. LTD” in 2005. Here, in the north-east of the island near Roxborough, interested visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the secrets of cocoa cultivation.
This small cocoa plantation is located in the middle of a rustic and naturally wooded area. With a stable temperature of approx. 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year, the location offers ideal conditions for cocoa cultivation. The cocoa plants are planted, cultivated and harvested in loving handicraft, as well as other typical plants of the island are cultivated. The very personal guided tour in small groups not only gives an insight into the cultivation but also into the production of raw cocoa. In this case, this is the basis for exclusive chocolate products developed in collaboration with the famous French chocolatier Francois Pralus. All production steps on site are carried out with traditional equipment, a lot of manual work and attention to detail.
Visitors have the opportunity to taste the products during the various production stages. Thus, in addition to enjoying the wonderful plantation in the immediate vicinity of the rainforest, they gain a beautiful insight into the art of cocoa production.
The visit takes place against previous registration with the operator, e.g. in combination with the nearby Argyle waterfall. If you don’t want to try it on your own, Alibaba Tours or TobagoTours are the best choice.
Contact:
Website: http://tobagococoa.com/index.php
EMail: info@tobagococoa.com
Phone: +868 390 2021, +868 788 3971 oder +46 708 11 59 27
We recommend the combination of the visit with the Argyle waterfall – due to the decentralized location best via Alibaba Tours (from the central Caribbean part of the island around Castara) or Tobago Tours (from the south of the island).
