Environmental Patrimony

Dunes Park

First environmental unit of the preservation program in Rio Grande du Norte is 1.172 hectares large full of Atlantic forest vegetation .A lot of paths show all the fruit-trees and animals to be observed .

To improve nature interest a special program is provided to let you in contact with a light and amazing sport activity .

Every Sunday , thanks to the "voice of the forest project" shows and original music are performed in "dunes park" with local artists.

Pirangi Cashew Tree

In this little town you'll find the biggest cashew tree in the world with a top of 8.400 meters large and a production of 80 thousand cashew fruits every harvest .

This cashew tree has a genetic anomaly which makes its branches ramify below and reaching the earth becoming roots… so.. this cashew tree.. is always growing.

There is a viewpoint (about 6 meters high ) who show the top of this cashew tree. Close to the tree, crafts shops and authorized guides (English and Spanish spoken) may organize your daily tour and give you a different experience.