The largest coconut estate in Trinidad is located in Fullerton Village, just off Icacos Point in South-western Trinidad. Many would say, the early history of Icacos began with life on the estates. Constance estate, which lies on the sea front, was the centre of social, religious, sporting and economic activities.
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| Roadway to Icacos |
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| Coconut Estate |
Philip Agostini, the present owner of Constance, the largest coconut estate in Trinidad, said, "Since 1870 the estate has lost approximately 700 acres to the sea, mainly on the northern side of the beach. Houses along the beach front have down and vast amounts of coconut trees have been lost to constant erosion." As the sea continues to claim new territory, it has changed the entire beach front. following these events, Agostini called a group of estate owners in the peninsula and together they formed the Copra Planters Association which later became the Coconut Growers Association.
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| Fallen coconut trees from eroded land |
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