Ancient Trees in Rio de Janeiro
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The Sumaúma of Tom Jobim
Kapok (Ceiba pentandra). not documented. Paid entry to the Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro (daily, standard garden ticket)

The Giant African Mahogany
African Mahogany (Khaya senegalensis). not documented. Paid entry to the Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro (daily, standard garden ticket); this specimen anchors the garden's own guided 'Trilha das Árvores Gigantes' (Giant Trees Trail)

The Figueira Gigante of Tijuca
Strangler Fig (Urostigma sp.). over a century. Free, a street tree visible and reachable from the public sidewalk at all times

The Emperor's Tree of Campo de Santana
Árvore-do-Imperador (Chrysophyllum imperiale). about 150 years. Free, in the public park of Campo de Santana, open daily

The Fig Tree of Rua Faro
Fig (Ficus sp.). disputed, over 200 years. Free, a street tree on the public Rua Faro, visible and reachable at all times

Maria Gorda, the Baobab of Paquetá
Baobab (Adansonia sp.). disputed, likely centuries old. Free, standing on the public beachfront street of Praia dos Tamoios; reachable at any time