WHERE IS IT LOCATED?
Cajueiro-Rei is located in the place that carries the same name, in the municipality of Cajueiro da Praia, which is also home to the beautiful Barra Grande Beach and the Peixe-Boi Project (Manatee Project). Since 2013, the tree has been recognized as a natural and tourist heritage site of Cajueiro da Praia, protected under Municipal Law.
HOW WAS ITS TITLE AS THE LARGEST CASHEW TREE IN THE WORLD PROVEN?
On October 14, 2017, Genetics and Molecular Research (GMR) published an article presenting the evidence confirming that it is indeed the largest cashew tree in the world. Researchers used Geographic Information System (GIS) tools and satellite images of the tree, along with software that measured its perimeter to analyze the size of the area it occupies.
This analysis validated its title as the largest cashew tree in the world, earning it a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.
FACTS ABOUT CAJUEIRO-REI
Total area: 8,834 m².
Peak fruit season: September and October, producing between 80,000 and 90,000 cashews.
Used by the local community for: harvesting cashew nuts and producing “cajuína”.
Age: Bicentennial – approximately 200 years old.
Tremembé Indigenous archaeological traces were found beneath the tree.
ABOUT THE TOUR
The tour is guided by tourism conductors from the groups CES – Caju Eco Sustentável, Caju Tur, and others who help care for the tree.
Along the trail, visitors receive information about the Cajueiro-Rei, the unique characteristics of the municipality, and its biodiversity. Photography is allowed throughout the visit.
At the entrance, there is a tourist information center offering regional handicrafts and local products for purchase. This is also where visitors register and pay for admission, and where scheduling for other tours in the region can be arranged.
VISITING HOURS AND FEES
Visiting hours: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Trail duration: 40 minutes
Distance: 1 km (10 minutes going, 10 minutes returning, and 20 minutes for a saltwater bath)
Admission: R$ 7.00 per person (children up to 7 years old enter free)