Visit Angel Falls

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There are many waterfalls in South America to visit, however Angel Falls is a waterfall like no other. Many think that Iguazu Falls (on the border of Brazil and Argentina), Niagara Falls (on the border of the United States and Canada) or Victoria Falls (in Zambia) are the highest waterfalls in the world. But no, in the middle of the wilderness of Venezuela you will find the highest waterfall in the world: Salto Ángel. Angel Falls, with its 979-meter (3,212 feet) altitude, is almost 1 km (0.6 miles) high and by far the highest waterfall in the world. This natural wonder is nine times higher than Victoria Falls and sixteen times higher than Niagara Falls. The waterfall consists of two parts and the water falls down in two phases, diving over the edge in Canaima National Park. This World Heritage park undoubtedly needs to be on your bucket list.

Best time to visit Salto Ángel

The best travel period for Angel Falls has to do with the wet and dry seasons. There is a huge difference between the dry season, which runs from January to May, and the wet season, especially in August and September. The waterfall is at full strength in August and September. In the dry months, the power of Angel Falls can be a bit disappointing since it is nothing more than a thin stream of water. Our tip is to visit Angel Falls as early as possible in the morning because it is still relatively quiet compared to the rest of the day and the light (or if you are lucky, even the sun) shines nicely on the water.

Where to stay in Canaima

If you are looking for a great place to stay in Canaima, we recommend Campamento Ara Meru Lodge. The whole place is so tranquil and the lodge itself is lovely and overlooks the Caroni River. The food is good and the service is pleasant. You can book it here on booking.com.

How to get there

The waterfall is not easy to reach, because this hidden gem is located in the middle of the wilderness of Venezuela. There is no road that goes to the waterfall. You have two different options to get there: fly or canoe. Walking is not an option, because you would have to walk through the dense wilderness from the nearest town of Canaima (around 50 km or 31 miles from Angel Falls). There is no clear road that leads to the waterfall, so it will take a lot of effort to get there, but it is more than worth it. Complete the experience by spending the night near the foot of the waterfall. Not only is the waterfall breathtaking, but the journey towards it through the jungle on the water is equally overwhelming.