Angel Falls (Salto Ángel) Guide

At 988m (3212ft), Angel Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world. To many it is also the most stunning, with water spilling into a freefall of nearly one kilometre (0.6 miles) before crashing into a pool. Double rainbows can often be seen in the spray-drenched air above. Located in Canaima National Park, 600km (373 miles) south of Ciudad Bolívar and 50km (30 miles) southeast of Canaima village, the waterfall was made public to the wider world in 1937 by American pilot Jimmie Angel, who was searching for gold in the area. Angel Falls used to be a holy site for the Incas, and is still sacred to the local Venezuelan tribes today. Tours to the falls can be arranged from the nearest town, Ciudad Bolívar, by boat or plane.
Air: Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport or Ciudad Bolívar Airport to Canaima Airport; then private tour operator’s plane or boat. Water: Boat: Motorised canoe services from Ciudad Bolívar (Jun-Dec). Road: Bus: Services from Caracas or Ciudad Bolívar.

For more information on Angel Falls, contact Corporación de Turismo de Venezuela (see Tourist Information above).

Corporación de Turismo de Venezuela (Venezuela Tourism Board)
Avenida v. Lecuna, Parque Central, Torre Oeste, Piso 37, Caracas, Venezuela
Tel: (02) 574 1968. Fax: (02) 574 2220. E-mail: corporpturismo@platino.gov.ve
Embassy of the Republic of Venezuela
1 Cromwell Road, London SW7 2HW, UK
Tel: (020) 7584 4206 or 7581 2776. Fax: (020) 7589 8887.
E-mail: venezlon@venezlon.demon.co.uk or turismo@venezlon.demon.co.uk
Website: www.venezlon.demon.co.uk

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