Your Questions, Answered
Find quick answers before your visit and enjoy a seamless Carambola experience.
Find quick answers before your visit and enjoy a seamless Carambola experience.
Carambola Chocolate Factory is a chocolate tourism attraction where visitors can explore cacao plantations, learn the history of cacao, observe live chocolate production, and experience the complete journey from cacao bean to finished chocolate.
Yes! Visitors are welcome to explore the facility free of charge, observe chocolate production, experience the atmosphere of a working chocolate destination, and enjoy our family-friendly amenities.
See where cacao grows, how chocolate is crafted in real time, and the stories behind one of the world’s most beloved treasures. From plantation to production, Carambola Chocolate Factory offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of chocolate.
Carambola Chocolate Factory is located in Dixon Cove, Roatan, Honduras.
Absolutely! Guests can enjoy beautiful views of a lush cacao plantation from our observation deck, which also features informative signs about cacao and its different varieties.
Reservations are not required to visit the Chocolate Factory. However, advance booking is recommended for our chocolate experiences and workshops.
Yes! Guests can enjoy complimentary chocolate samples during their visit.
Yes! Carambola Chocolate Factory is a family-friendly destination where guests of all ages can explore, learn, and enjoy the world of cacao and chocolate.
Yes! Chocolate begins as cacao, a tropical fruit that grows in colorful pods on cacao trees. Here’s a surprising fact: the sweet, white pulp surrounding the cacao beans is completely edible and tastes like a blend of lychee, mango, and citrus—yet most chocolate lovers have never tasted this part of the fruit because it disappears during the chocolate-making process.
Its rich flavor and tropical character are only part of the story. Honduras is home to rare native cacao varieties with roots tracing back to some of the earliest cacao-growing cultures in the world.
For many visitors, the biggest surprise is seeing a real cacao plantation firsthand. Most people only know chocolate as the finished product but rarely get the chance to see where it all begins, the cacao tree itself and the fruit that serves as the raw material behind every chocolate creation.
Because it’s one of the few places where you can experience the complete cacao journey—from a real cacao plantation to handcrafted chocolate—all in one destination. It’s a rare opportunity to connect with the source of chocolate, not just the final product.
Absolutely! Guests can visit Nikkie’s, our on-site café and restaurant, offering gelato, specialty coffee, and a unique selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. More exciting details coming soon, stay tuned!
Yes, we have a website: carambolachocolatefactory.com. However, online purchasing is currently unavailable as we are still working on the platform. We expect it to be operational soon.
We have been operating since November 2025.
At the moment, our operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please note that schedules may vary due to our cruise ship operations. Should there be any changes or extended hours, we will notify our guests accordingly through social media.
Yes, all of our products are permitted on cruise ships and can be taken through the airport. Our products are organic and comply with standard travel regulations.
Our facility is open to the public, including both tourists and local residents.