The 5 Best Things to do in Papaikou, Island of Hawaii

The Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden is a 501(c)(3) Scientific and Educational non-profit, whose mission is to serve as a nature preserve and sanctuary, a living seed bank, and a study center for trees and plants of the tropical world. The Garden is dedicated to the collection and display of the world's tropical plants, and to the education of both children and adults about the plight of the world's rainforests. At a time when rainforest plants are disappearing at an alarming rate, the Garden is working to preserve as many species as possible for the benefit of future generations.

The Hawaii Plantation Museum tells the story of the sugar industry on the Island of Hawaii,also known as the Big Island, from 1820 until 1996. The museum highlights how the sugar industry brought many immigrants to work for the sugar industry and transformed business and gave rise to Hawaii's multi-cultural heritage. Visit us today, and learn about this remarkable history. Located in the historic plantation town of Papaikou on the Hamakua Coast few miles outside the town of Hilo. Just past the 6 mile marker on the Mamalahoa Highway turn left ...At the stop sign turn right the and park in front of the gray building with the plantation mural.

Cacao Farm, gardens and chocolate tasting on the magical Hamakua Coast. Guided private tour exploring the cacao orchard (and taste the cacao fruit), drying greenhouse, see the gardens, treehouse, and beautiful grounds. Back at the farm, the creation process is demonstrated transforming cacao bean into chocolate, then is followed by a full chocolate tasting overlooking the ocean and cacao orchard under the covered lanai. Tours need 24 hrs advance booking please!