Does everyone know which country is the world's highest Angel Falls? Venezuela is justly proud of this amazing attraction, even though it is hidden deep in the tropical jungles of South America. The photos of the water slope are impressive, despite the fact that it is inferior in terms of entertainment to the Iguazu or Niagara complex. However, many tourists want to see the highest flow of water flowing from the mountain range.
Geographic characteristics of Angel Falls
The height of the waterfall is impressive, as it is almost a kilometer, to be more precise - 979 meters. Considering its small width, only 107 meters, the stream itself does not seem so massive, because most of the water at the moment of free fall scatters around the surroundings, forming a dense fog.
Considering the height from which this giant drops water, it is not surprising that not much reaches the Kerep River. However, the spectacle deserves attention, because the outlandish images from the air clouds above the jungle create a special atmosphere.
The base for the waterfall is the Churun River, the bed of which runs along Mount Auyantepui. The locals call the flat ridges tepuis. They mainly consist of sand rocks, therefore, on the one hand, under the influence of winds and waters, they become sheer. It is because of such a feature of nature that Angel Falls appeared, the height of the free fall of water in meters is 807.
The history of the highest waterfall
For the first time Ernesto Sanchez La Cruz came across the waterfall at the beginning of the 20th century, but the name of the natural miracle was given in honor of the American James Angel, who crashed near the cascading stream. In 1933, an adventurer spotted Mount Auyantepui, deciding that there must be diamond deposits here. In 1937, he, along with three companions, including his wife, returned here, but they could not find what they wanted, as the sparkling plateau is replete with quartz.
At the time of landing on the ridge, the landing gear of the plane burst, which made it impossible to return on it. As a result, the travelers had to walk all the way through the dangerous jungle. They spent 11 days on this, but upon his return, the pilot told everyone about the huge Angel Falls, so they began to consider him the discoverer.
Interesting Facts
For those curious about where Angel's plane is, it is worth mentioning that it remained at the crash site for 33 years. Later, he was transferred by helicopter to the aviation museum in the city of Maracay, where the famous "Flamingo" was restored. At the moment, you can see a photo of this monument or see it with your own eyes in front of the airport in Ciudad Bolivar.
In 2009, the President of Venezuela made a statement about his desire to rename the waterfall Kerepacupai-meru, arguing that the property in the country should not bear the name of an American pilot. This initiative was not supported by the public, so the idea had to be abandoned.
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The first ascent without belay on the steep rock of the waterfall was made during the expedition in the spring of 2005. It included two Venezuelans, four Englishmen and one Russian climbers who decided to conquer Auyantepui.
Help for tourists
The coordinates of the highest Angel Falls are as follows: 25 ° 41 ′ 38.85 ″ S, 54 ° 26 ′ 15.92 ″ W, however, when using the navigator, they will not help much, since there is no road or foot path. For those who nevertheless thought about how to get to the natural miracle, there are only two ways: by the sky or by the river.
Departures usually depart from Ciudad Bolivar and Caracas. After the flight, the further path will pass through the water in any case, so it will not work without a guide. When ordering an excursion, tourists are fully equipped with the necessary equipment, food and clothing necessary for a comfortable and safe visit to Angel Falls.
