Grenada
Gouyave
Gouyave is a village on the west coast of Grenada. It's regarded as the largest town in the parish of Saint John.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND)
- Best season
- Dec–Apr
- Time zone
- America/Grenada
- Sights covered
- 7 places
Sights worth seeing
Nature
Mount Saint Catherine
Mount St. Catherine is a stratovolcano shaped by long weathering, and it's also Grenada's highest peak. It's regarded as the signature landmark of the Mount St. Catherine Forest Reserve.
Nature
Grand Etang Lake
A tranquil lake sitting in the crater of the volcano that formed the island of Grenada. The volcano is now dormant, and the lake's scenery is so iconic that it appears on the national coat of arms.
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Tufton Hall Waterfall
This is Grenada's tallest waterfall, standing about 25 meters high. Reaching it requires a roughly three-hour hike over rugged mountain trails from Victoria, so going with a guide is recommended.
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Saint Marks River
One of Grenada's rivers, flowing onward into the Caribbean Sea. Near Gouyave, it's a good place to take in the island nation's natural scenery.
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Little Palmiste River
A river running through the valleys of Saint John parish in Grenada, with its waters originating at the old Palmiste mining site. Traces of facilities built 300 years ago during the French colonial era can be found along its course.
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Great Palmiste River
A river in western Grenada, flowing about 9 km north of St. George's. Near Gouyave, it offers a quiet, unspoiled riverside setting.
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Charlotte River
A river flowing through the village of Gouyave in Saint John Parish, Grenada. You can follow its quiet course near the village.
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