The giant trees of Rio's Botanical Garden on a guided trail

Giant trees are the theme of the Trilhas de Sexta series on October 10 and 17 at the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. The guided tour presents the largest plants in the arboretum, all over 25 meters tall. The largest of them, an African mahogany (Khaya senegalensis), is 49.1 meters tall, equivalent to a 16-story building. It is closely followed by one of the Garden's famous imperial palms (Roystonea oleracea), at 48.1 meters.

Giant trees play an important ecological role in forests. Several species of plants and animals survive on their immense branches, as a result of the specific microclimate that involves humidity and light. They also serve as shelters and support for nests.

The Giant Tree Trail starts at 10 a.m. and is free of charge. There is only an entrance fee for the arboretum.

Service
Giant Trees Trail, guided and free of charge
Dates: Fridays, October 10 and 17
Time: 10 a.m.
Meeting point: Visitor Center
Rua Jardim Botânico, 1008
Information: Visitor Center (21) 3874-1808

Admission fees
Visitors residing in Brazil: R$ 40.00 (full price) and R$ 20.00 (half price)
Foreign visitors: R$ 80.00
Children under 5 years old are free. Residents of Brazil over 60 years old, people with disabilities, students, among others, are entitled to half-price admission and pay R$ 20.00.
Payment at the ticket office is cash and pix only. Online tickets are available at jbrj.eleventickets.com with pix or credit card.