Cajueiro de Pirangi Cajueiro de Pirangi
The tree enchants by its gigantic size and production, which reaches 80 thousand fruits per crop.
Cajueiro de Pirangi was elected by the Guinness Book in 1994 as the largest cashew tree in the world, having 8,500 m2. The immense tree occupies a space equivalent to about 70 normal sized cashew trees and stands on the beach of Pirangi do Norte, about 25 km from Natal, in the municipality of Parnamirim. According to the oldest inhabitants, the tree was planted in 1888 by a fisherman named Luiz Inácio de Oliveira.
Instead of growing upwards, the branches grow sideways and because of their own weight, tend to bend downwards, reaching the ground. From the original trunk, dozens of branches grow, which in turn become other trunks, with roots with depth of up to 2 meters.
The tree manages to produce from 70 to 80 thousand cashews per crop, the equivalent of 2.5 tons. The fruits are not sold, but it is possible to take some home. The site has a structure with craft shops in the region, a 10 meters-high viewing spot and guides who speak English and Spanish.
Key information and tips
Consult the bilingual guides to learn more about the Cajueiro.
The place is hot, but the Cajueiro provides good shade during the tour.
Cashew contains three to five times more vitamin C than orange.
- Opening hours:
- Daily, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Price
Full price: R$ 8 (half price for students with identification, older adults, and children from 7 to 12 years old).
Free entry for children under 6 years old.
- Duration of the Visit
- 2 hours
- Phone
- +55 (84) 3645-7481
- More Info
- The largest cashew tree in the world
- Tourism in Rio Grande do Norte
Address
Av. Dep. Márcio Marinho, s/n, Pirangi do Norte – Parnamirim, Rio Grande do Norte
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The most comfortable way to get to the Cajueiro is by taxi. Calculate the fare and refer to the companies that provide this type of service.
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You may rent a car to get to the Cajueiro. Check the route.
