In the Western sector of the Canaima National Park, there is the Auyantepuy, one of the most famous tepuyes. (The tepuyes are those flat mountains that end with immense vertical walls.) From that tepuy Angel Falls is born, with its 979 meters of free fall, the highest in the world.
Enre Trees near the Angel Falls
There are two ways to see the Angel Falls. One is from the air, by plane and the other is on an excursion that departs from the Ucaima port in Canaima, and lasts more than 3 hours navigating the Carrao river and then the Churún. From the Churún River, to the Angel Falls viewpoint, you should walk approximately one hour through the jungle. To see a presentation (type "Slide Show") of the tour, click here.
Between trees in front of Angel Falls
View from the base of Angel Falls. Extension
The Auyantepuy with Angel Falls
The Auyantepuy with the Angel Falls. Extension:
The Angel Falls and its name
The name Angel Falls is in honor of its discoverer: Jimmy Angel
The Salto Angel has that name, in honor of the man who discovered it in 1937, the American adventurer and aviator Jimmy Angel. However, the indigenous people of the area, the Pemones, had already known it before and had baptized it as Churún Merú.
Excursions near Angel Falls
Another place from where you can see the Angel Falls and the Auyantepuy in all its beauty, is from the island Mouse.
The Angel Falls from afar with a river in front
The Angel Falls from afar with a river in front
If you ever have the opportunity, do not miss going to the foot of Angel Falls. Those views will remain etched in your mind for your entire life.
