See and freeze. World's highest waterfall

Studying, or passing, geography at school, I well remembered outstanding natural objects: the deepest lake, the highest mountain, and so on … But I learned about the highest waterfall only recently. It is located in Venezuela.

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So, the highest waterfall in the world is called Angel (stress on the first syllable). In a foreign version, it sounds like this: Salto Ángel (Spanish) and Angel Falls (English). The waterfall is located in Venezuela.

Angel Falls in Venezuela Angel Falls in Venezuela

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A little dry information, then let s move on to the interesting. The waterfall begins at the top of a mountain of a particular type, characteristic of the area. It seems to be truncated at the top. From a distance it seems that there is a plateau. This type of “ truncated mountains is called tepui.

This is how tepuis look like. And if you look closely, you can see the waterfall. This is how the tepuis look. And if you look closely, you can see the waterfall

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The height of the waterfall is 979 meters (according to Wikipedia ), that is, almost a kilometer. If you want to count it in floors, you get 362 floors and a half . By the way, the waterfall is higher than Burj Khalifa, the tallest building and structure at the moment (again, according to Wikipedia).

Waterfall so tall and powerful that the water is strongly sprayed downwards, forming a suspension of water particles. That is, fog , in other words.

Stunning Angel Falls in Venezuela Stunning Angel Falls in Venezuela

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To see this beauty with your own eyes, in addition to a long trip to Venezuela itself, you also need to separate trip within the country.

The fact is that the waterfall is in the jungle , does not have a “ developed tourist infrastructure & # 39 ;, from which it only benefits in my eyes. The case when both the attraction itself and the “ road to her are worthy of attention.

Beautiful creation of nature – Angel Falls Beautiful creation of nature – Angel Falls

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The road is in quotes because there is no overhead road to the waterfall. There is a waterway and there is an airway.

The air route involves the use of such a cute airplane //Source: passionpassport.com The air route involves the use of such a cute airplane //Source: passionpassport.com

this: to the nearest village named Canaima (also called the national park on the territory of which the waterfall is located) you have to either fly or swim.

Swim in such narrow boats Swim in such narrow boats

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And then you need to walk on foot 2-3 km through the jungle. And then you will arrive at the foot of the waterfall.

The foot of the waterfall. Depending on the amount of rain, which is logical, it is more or less powerful and full of water at the foot of the waterfall. Depending on the amount of rain, which is logical, it is more or less powerful and deep

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< p class = "article-render__block article-render__block_unstyled" data-points = "6"> But there is an option to see the waterfall from above. For this, of course, you need to fly (we will not consider climbing options ?). Flying over the waterfall by plane or helicopter is also a popular tourist service.

Here, for example, a photo during one such flight Here, for example, a photo during one such flight

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This entire path is convenient to take as a package … That is, a tour to the waterfall includes a flight/rafting to Canaima, hiking to the waterfall, a guide, accommodation and meals. Comfortable.

The time is unstable, but before the high season was in July-August and November-January … From January to May, rivers flood and tours to the waterfall are not organized.

Some tours include sleeping in hammocks under a canopy 🙂 Some tours include sleeping in hammocks under a canopy 🙂

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Everywhere you look, everyone is describing the journey to Angel Falls as an incredible adventure that will be remembered for a lifetime . I willingly believe and now want to check on my own experience. I include in the list for a visit!

From whatever side you look, Angel Falls is incredibly beautiful From whatever side you look, Angel Falls is incredibly beautiful

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By tradition, I attach a video so that you can evaluate this handsome man in dynamics.

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