Samán de Güere, Historical tree monument in Turmero, Venezuela
The Samán de Güere, a massive saman tree specimen, reached a circumference of 180 meters at its widest point before its natural death in 2000.
Alexander von Humboldt documented the tree during his Americas expedition from 1799 to 1804, estimating it was already centuries old during Spanish colonization.
The tree stands as a symbol of Venezuelan independence, surrounded by 419 bayonet rifles and cannons from the independence period arranged in a protective fence.
The petrified remains of the tree are displayed in their original location on Turmero's Intercomunal Avenue, where visitors can observe the historical monument.
In 1933, President Juan Vicente Gómez declared the tree a National Historical Monument, making it the first living organism to receive this designation in Venezuela.
GPS coordinates: 10.22667,-67.50917
Latest update: May 11, 2025 18:39
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