Where In The World Is ...The Avenue Of The Baobabs? | Weather.com
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Chris DeWeese

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Chris DeWeese

May 27, 2025

Baobab trees

This captivating photograph captures the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs near Morondava, Madagascar, at sunset. The towering baobab trees are bathed in a warm, golden glow, their long shadows stretching across the red dirt road. The scene epitomizes the unique beauty of Madagascar's landscapes. The image evokes a sense of tranquility and awe, inviting viewers to experience the magic of this remarkable place.

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Somewhere in the world, you can find a place called the "Avenue of the Baobabs" which features a remarkable stand of iconic baobab trees. Over 20 of them line a dirt road, a unique and majestic procession of these giants. The place has become a popular tourist destination, and photographs show the otherworldly combination of these incredible trees with the vibrant colors of the sky behind them. Can you guess where in the world you'd find the "Avenue of the Baobabs"? Keep reading to find out the answer!

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Aerial view of a misty golden sunrise at the famous Avenue de Baobabs in western Madagascar

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The Baobab is also known as the "tree of life." The trees have been around for 200 million years, and carbon dating has revealed that their remarkable lifespans can last up to 3,000 years.

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Milky Way at Avenue of the Baobabs

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Able to grow 100 feet tall, they tower over the landscape, providing humans and animals alike with many important benefits, from the prodigious amount of water they store in their massive trunks (up to over 1,000 gallons) to the nutritious fruits they produce and the shade they produce.

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Famous Avenida de Baobab near Morondava in Madagascar

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OK, are you ready to learn where you can go to see the "Avenue of the Baobabs" in person? You'll find this remarkable place on Road No. 8 between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region of western Madagascar. 20°15′00″S 44°25′10″E, if you want to be really specific about it! The avenue has been a center of local conservation efforts, for decades, and locals are working on making it Madagascar's first natural monument.

Senior writer Chris DeWeese edits Morning Brief, The Weather Channel’s newsletter.