Pirangi Cashew Tree
Cajueiro de Pirangi
Said to be the largest cashew tree in the world, its canopy covering about 8,500 square meters, like a small forest.
The Pirangi Cashew Tree is located in Pirangi do Norte, about 20 kilometers south of Natal. It was planted in 1888. Its branches touch the ground and take root, causing the tree to keep spreading, and its canopy now covers about 8,500 square meters. Guinness has recognized it as the largest cashew tree in the world. Wooden walkways wind through the branches, and a central viewing platform overlooks the whole canopy. Admission costs a few reais. At the entrance you will find cashew nuts, cashew juice, and handicraft stalls. It is often combined with the Pirangi natural pools and the South Coast beaches as a day trip.
Opening hours
07:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Pirangi Reefs
- Barreira do Inferno Launch Center
- Morro do Careca
- Ponta Negra Beach
- Dunas de Natal State Park
- Câmara Cascudo Museum
- Natal Metropolitan Cathedral & Cidade Alta
- Natal Tourism Center