Angel Falls
Bolívar
Angel Falls, known locally as Salto Ángel and in the indigenous Pemon language as Körepakupai Vená, is the tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the world, with a total height of 979 meters (3,212 feet). It cascades over the edge of the Auyán-tepui mountain within Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Gran Sabana region of Bolívar State, Venezuela. The waterfall consists of a main plunge of 807 meters (2,648 feet), followed by cascades and rapids, making it a spectacular natural feature. The falls lie along a tributary of the Orinoco River, contributing to the region's rich biodiversity and dramatic landscape. Named after American aviator Jimmie Angel, who first flew over the falls in 1933 and later crash-landed nearby in 1937, the site has become an iconic symbol of Venezuelan natural heritage. Its remote location and towering height offer visitors an awe-inspiring experience, combining natural beauty with cultural significance. The surrounding tepui formations add to the mystique and ecological importance of the area, attracting adventurers and nature enthusiasts worldwide.
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Astuce: The best time to visit Angel Falls is during the rainy season from May to November when the water flow is at its peak, creating the most impressive spectacle. Visitors should consider booking tours and flights in advance, as access involves river trips and hiking through remote jungle terrain. Some tours offer discounts for early bookings or groups. Due to the falls' remote location, it is advisable to prepare for basic accommodations and bring appropriate gear for jungle conditions. Guided excursions provide safer and more informative experiences.
Faits intéressants
- •Angel Falls is the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall, with a height of 979 meters (3,212 feet).
- •The waterfall is located within Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- •Jimmie Angel's plane was stranded on top of Auyán-tepui for 33 years before being retrieved and restored.
- •The indigenous Pemon name for the falls, Körepakupai Vená, means "waterfall of the deepest place."
- •Aleksandrs Laime, a Latvian explorer, was the first recorded European to reach the base of the falls and established the main tourist trail.
Histoire
Angel Falls was named after Jimmie Angel, a U.S.
aviator who first flew over the falls in 1933 and crash-landed nearby in 1937, bringing the waterfall to international attention.
Prior to this, indigenous Pemon people knew the falls by the name Körepakupai Vená, meaning "waterfall of the deepest place." The first European explorers to possibly see the falls include Walter Raleigh and Spanish explorers Fernando de Berrío and Félix Cardona.
In 1946, Latvian explorer Aleksandrs Laime was the first to reach the base of the falls and later opened the trail now used by tourists.
The plane Jimmie Angel crashed remained atop Auyán-tepui for 33 years before being recovered and restored in Venezuela.
Guide du lieu
Main Waterfall Plunge
The primary cascade of Angel Falls drops 807 meters from the Auyán-tepui plateau, creating a breathtaking vertical plunge visible from the base and viewpoints.
Mirador Laime (Laime's Viewpoint)1940s-1950s
A popular viewpoint along the trail to the base of the falls named after Latvian explorer Aleksandrs Laime, offering spectacular photographic opportunities of Angel Falls.
Auyán-tepui
The massive table-top mountain from which Angel Falls drops, part of the unique tepui formations in the Gran Sabana region, known for their ecological and geological significance.
