Diamond Chocolate Factory: A Taste of Grenada's Cocoa Heritage
Discover the art of chocolate making at Grenada's Diamond Chocolate Factory, home of Jouvay, where organic cocoa beans transform into world-class chocolate.
The Diamond Chocolate Factory, home of Jouvay Chocolate, offers an immersive experience into Grenada's rich cocoa history. Located in a former rum distillery built in 1774 by French monks, visitors can witness the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process and indulge in the flavors of organic Grenadian cocoa.
A brief summary to Diamond Chocolate Factory (Jouvay Chocolate)
- 57QX+GG3, Diamond, Victoria, GD
- +1473-437-1839
- Visit website
Local tips
- Call ahead to confirm tour times and availability, especially during the off-season.
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking around the factory and estate.
- Bring cash for purchasing chocolate and other souvenirs at the gift shop.
- Combine your visit with other nearby attractions like Concord Falls or the Gouyave Nutmeg Plant for a full-day experience.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From St. George's, take a public bus heading to Victoria. These buses, often independently operated vans, are marked with their route number. The bus fare ranges from EC$2.50 to EC$6.50, depending on the distance. Once in Victoria, the factory is a short taxi or walk away. From Gouyave, the Diamond Chocolate Factory is about 2.5km away. Head east towards the main road (Main Street). Once you reach the main road, turn left and walk for about 10 minutes until you reach the junction with the road leading towards Victoria. Keep an eye out for local signage indicating the direction to Victoria. Continue straight for approximately 1.5 kilometers until you reach a fork in the road. Here, take the right path which leads to Diamond. After another 1 kilometer, watch for the Diamond Chocolate Factory (Jouvay Chocolate) on your left side.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Grenada. A taxi from St. George's to Victoria costs approximately $24 - $29 USD and takes about 24 minutes. From Victoria, a short taxi ride to the Diamond Chocolate Factory will cost around $5-10 USD. Negotiate the fare before starting your journey.
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Car
If driving from St. George's, take the west coast road towards Victoria. The drive is approximately 25 km and takes about 24 minutes. Parking is available at the factory. Car rentals range from $50 to $75 USD per day. Note that a Grenadian driving permit is required, costing EC$60.
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