Angel Falls is a waterfall in Venezuela.
It is the world's highest waterfall, with a height of 979 m (3,212 ft). The waterfall drops over the edge of the Auyantepui mountain in the Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Gran Sabana region of Bolívar State, Venezuela.
The height of the fall is so great that, before getting anywhere near the ground, much of the water is evaporated or carried away as a fine mist by the strong wind. The base of the falls feeds into the Kerep River (alternatively known as the Río Gauya), which flows into the Churun River, a tributary of the Carrao River.
The waterfall was known for most of the twentieth century by the name "Angel Falls" after Jimmie Angel, a US aviator who was the first to fly over the falls in a plane. The common Spanish name "Salto Ángel" derives from the English.
Angel Falls is one of Venezuela's top tourist attractions, but, even today, a trip to the falls is a complicated affair. The falls are located in an isolated jungle of Venezuela, and a flight from Puerto Ordaz or Ciudad Bolívar is required to reach Canaima camp, the starting point for river trips to the base of the falls. River trips generally take place from June to December, when the rivers are deep enough for the wooden curiaras used by the Pemon guides. During the dry season (December to March) there is less water seen than in the other months.
Canaima / Angel Falls Camps
It is the world's highest waterfall, with a height of 979 m (3,212 ft). The waterfall drops over the edge of the Auyantepui mountain in the Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Gran Sabana region of Bolívar State, Venezuela.
The height of the fall is so great that, before getting anywhere near the ground, much of the water is evaporated or carried away as a fine mist by the strong wind. The base of the falls feeds into the Kerep River (alternatively known as the Río Gauya), which flows into the Churun River, a tributary of the Carrao River.
The waterfall was known for most of the twentieth century by the name "Angel Falls" after Jimmie Angel, a US aviator who was the first to fly over the falls in a plane. The common Spanish name "Salto Ángel" derives from the English.
Angel Falls is one of Venezuela's top tourist attractions, but, even today, a trip to the falls is a complicated affair. The falls are located in an isolated jungle of Venezuela, and a flight from Puerto Ordaz or Ciudad Bolívar is required to reach Canaima camp, the starting point for river trips to the base of the falls. River trips generally take place from June to December, when the rivers are deep enough for the wooden curiaras used by the Pemon guides. During the dry season (December to March) there is less water seen than in the other months.
Canaima / Angel Falls Camps
There are a few good small hotels in Canaima National Park that are not far from Angels Falls themselves.
Waku Lodge - the best hotel near Angel Falls, 12 room Waku Lodge is designed in a local style with palm-thatched roofs with public open-plan areas. Included in your stay at this hotel is an excursion on Canaima Lagoon and the Sapa waterfalls (where the film "Last of the Mohicans" was filmed).
Parakaupa Camp - Parakaupa Camp is a pleasant hotel with 15 rooms. The lodge has very relaxing grounds and great views towards Sapa Falls and Canaima Lagoon.
Hoturvensa Camp - Hoturvensa Camp is a hotel complex of 100 rustic chalets that lies behind a lagoon in the National Park of Canaima. The service was poor when we stayed (2006), and the rooms of highly variable standard. However, the location in front of Canaima Lagoon is excellent. This hotel needs refurbishment.
Waku Lodge - the best hotel near Angel Falls, 12 room Waku Lodge is designed in a local style with palm-thatched roofs with public open-plan areas. Included in your stay at this hotel is an excursion on Canaima Lagoon and the Sapa waterfalls (where the film "Last of the Mohicans" was filmed).
Parakaupa Camp - Parakaupa Camp is a pleasant hotel with 15 rooms. The lodge has very relaxing grounds and great views towards Sapa Falls and Canaima Lagoon.
Hoturvensa Camp - Hoturvensa Camp is a hotel complex of 100 rustic chalets that lies behind a lagoon in the National Park of Canaima. The service was poor when we stayed (2006), and the rooms of highly variable standard. However, the location in front of Canaima Lagoon is excellent. This hotel needs refurbishment.
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