Ceiba de San Francisco

Ceiba de San Francisco is a large tree standing next to San Francisco Church in Caracas on a street divider along University Avenue. It sits near Plaza Bolivar and forms a distinctive landmark in the city center.

The tree was planted in 1866 by the daughter of a Caracas police officer and had grown to several meters tall by 1870, as documented in photographs. It has remained a fixture of the city for over 150 years.

The tree appears in the logo of Caracas Stock Exchange, where its silhouette is displayed alongside the San Francisco Church. This image has made it a recognizable symbol in the city's visual identity.

The tree is located on University Avenue and can be easily reached from downtown as it sits near Plaza Bolivar. You can see it while walking through the city center and orient yourself by nearby buildings.

During the government of Antonio Guzmán Blanco, wooden installations inside the tree trunk served as desks for merchants and traders working at the nearby La Bolsa corner. This practical use reveals how the tree was once integrated into the city's daily commerce.

Location: Libertador Municipality

GPS coordinates: 10.50435,-66.91551

Latest update: January 5, 2026 00:24