Angel Falls

In the western division of Canaima National Park, is the Auyantepuy, one of the biggest and better known "tepuy”. From this tepuy is where the Angel falls are shaped. The fall is 979 meters high (around 3000 ft.), and is the higher waterfall in the world.

There are two ways to observe the Angel Falls. One of them is from the air in an small airplane. The other one is an journey that starts with a 3 hour and a half steering upstream the Carrao River, and then the Churun river. From there, a one hour walk through the forest takes you to the base of the falls. The Angel Falls were named after the american aviator that exposed them in 1937. However, the local indians, the Pemones, previously knew it and called it the Churún Merú. Another place from where you can enjoy the Angel Falls and the Auyantepuy in all its brilliance is the Raton Island. If you ever have the opening to reach the Angel Fall don't miss it. Those images will stay in your recollection for all your life.