Tropical Spice Plantation

Tropical Spice Plantation is an agro-tourism destination located in Keri village, approximately 6 km from Ponda, Goa. Established as one of the region's older spice plantations, it offers guided tours through cultivated spice forests featuring crops like black pepper, cardamom, and vanilla. The site integrates agricultural education with cultural experiences, including traditional Goan meals served on banana leaves and demonstrations of local practices such as feni-making and coconut climbing.

Visitors can expect a guided walking tour through a working spice farm to observe various spices and tropical fruits in their natural growing environment. The experience typically includes a welcome herbal tea, educational insights into spice cultivation and medicinal values, and demonstrations of traditional skills like coconut tree climbing or feni distillation. A traditional Goan buffet lunch served on banana leaves is generally included in the entry fee. The plantation also features a butterfly garden and opportunities for birdwatching with over 75 recorded species.

Recognized as one of Goa's oldest spice plantations, reflecting the region's long-standing agricultural heritage in spice cultivation.

Preserves and showcases traditional Goan agricultural practices, culinary customs such as banana-leaf dining, and indigenous knowledge of spice processing and medicinal uses.