Rua Goncalo de Carvalho, Brazil

Rua Goncalo de Carvalho, Brazil

Rua Gonçalo de Carvalho is the green tree tunnel of Brazil. The tunnel of Rosewood trees begins from Porto Alegre. More than 100 Tipuana or Rosewood trees shade the road over a stretch of three city blocks. Recently it has become a part of the country’s historical, cultural, ecological and environmental heritage. Rosewood trees are known to reduce air conditioning demands of up to 30%. In Brazil, these trees have been maintaining good health of the city for a long time.