Tourism - Cajueiro de Pirangi
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saopaulo1
S 05° 58.779 W 035° 07.478
25M E 264806 N 9338590
The 92 year-old cashew tree is to be found on the beach at Pirangi do Norte, 24 kilometers from Natal, in the state of Rio Grande de Norte. It's also the largest in the world.
Waymark Code: WM1XYZ
Location: Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Date Posted: 07/30/2007
Views: 17
The tree is the world's largest cashew tree with a circumference of 500 meters, occupying an area of 7,300 m2. It's the world's largest cashew tree with a circumference of 500 meters, occupying an area of 7,300 m2.
"The tree was planted in 1888, by Luiz Inácio de Oliveira, a fisherman. Oliveira would die years later, aged 93, resting under the shadows of the tree.
The tree grew so much because of the combination of two genetic anomalies. First, instead of growing upwards, the branches of the tree grow sideways; because of its weight, the branches eventually bend downwards, and touch the ground. Then, the second anomaly takes place: instead of just keep growing resting on the floor, the branches create roots and start to grow up again, as if they were new stems; this causes the impression that there are several trees, when there is actually only one.
It is estimated that, during the cropping season, the trees produce about 80 thousand cajus; visitors are free to pick the cashews, which are very rich in Vitamin C."
Entrance to the park is R$2.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Tues-Thur 9-18
Fri-Sun 9- 20
Admission Prices:
R$2
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
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