Pianta Village

"Well, I guess I'll be heading back to Pianta Village soon. It really is the only place for me!"

- Pianta

Pianta Village is the ancestral home of the Piantas on Isle Delfino in Super Mario Sunshine. It is run by the Pianta Village Mayor.

In order for Mario to travel to Pianta Village, he will need to have the Rocket Nozzle, which is obtainable in Delfino Plaza after at least thirty Shine Sprites have been collected. The red Warp Pipe on top of the Shine Gate leads to Pianta Village.

Layout
Pianta Village is built in a huge crater in the branches of a titanic palm tree to protect it from predators; in fact, the highest point on Isle Delfino that Mario can reach is located in this area, atop one of the giant trees. The village is also home to another special tree, which bears all the fruits (except the Pepper) of Isle Delfino. The player will start at the end of a bridge, and crossing it will lead into the village itself. During some episodes, Wind Spirits will appear as Mario crosses. The village is comprised of many square structures and mushroom platforms. There are many ledges within the village and a large tree is growing out of the center. In the back of the village is a large spa.

The village's underside is composed of giant mushrooms, some of which act as trampolines. The ceiling in this area is made of bamboo platforms, mesh, and catwalks. Wind Spirits are also lurking down there, and will attempt to attack Mario if he's nearby.

This level is unique in that the time changes between day and night. Odd-numbered episodes take place at night, while even-numbered episodes are during the day.

Enemies

 * Chain Chomp (during Episode 4)
 * Chain Chomplets (during Episode 1)
 * Klambers (during Episode 3)
 * Pokeys
 * Red Electro-Koopas (during Episode 3)
 * Wind Spirits
 * Shadow Mario (Boss of Episode 7)

Nozzle Locations
Nozzle Boxes appear only in Episode 8. The Turbo Nozzle doesn't appear anywhere in the village, likely because there is not enough open space and the player could propel themselves off the cliff.

Hover Nozzle

 * On a cloud far west from the rest of the village.

Rocket Nozzle

 * On a mushroom platform connected to the enormous tree in the center of the village.

Official Description
''The ancestral home of the Piantas was built in a giant tree as protection against wild beasts. Giant mushrooms thrive beneath the village.''

Media
Pianta Village's theme was composed by Shinobu Tanaka.

Trivia

 * It is possible to visit this location earlier than is required, either by Triple Jumping while riding a Yoshi, or by skillfully using F.L.U.D.D.'s Hover Nozzle. In fact, it is possible to access Pianta Village before starting Bianco Hills by Wall Jumping to the top of the Shine Gate and entering the Warp Pipe that leads there (the small cutscene that zooms in on the Warp Pipe may not show). However, the player can only complete up to Episode 5 without using glitches, as Yoshi is required to finish this episode but is not unlocked at this point.
 * It is possible to see a small glimpse of Noki Bay if the player climbs to the top of the large palm tree in the center of the village. This is the only location where Noki Bay can be seen.
 * An alternate version of the Pianta Village soundtrack featuring slightly different instrumentation (known as the Pianta Village Nighttime theme) exists in the game's coding.
 * It is the only area in the game to not have a boss battle.
 * The game's files contain an unused Yoshi Drums version of the Pianta Hot Springs.
 * It is possible to walk around underneath the entire area, by way of a glitch.