Goyave holds its name from the numerous goyava trees
situated on both sides of the river that flows down from the tropical forest.
Its economic activities are mostly agricultural.
Sugar cane cultivation has been replaced by banana plantations and aquaculture.
The main sites to visit are : The water garden at Blonzac, The Moreau falls,
Fortune islet, The Eiffel style bridges, The dreary Louis, The sandy cove, Sainte-Claire beach