Angel Falls
Angel Falls is a waterfall in Venezuela recognized as the tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the world, plunging from a remote table-top mountain in the Amazon rainforest.
Dropping such an enormous distance that much of its water turns to mist before reaching the ground below, this remote waterfall remains one of the least accessible major natural landmarks anywhere on Earth.
The World's Tallest Waterfall
Angel Falls plunges approximately 3,212 feet, recognized as the tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the world, with water falling so far that much of it turns to mist before reaching the base.
Named for an American Aviator
The falls are named after American aviator Jimmie Angel, who first flew over the falls in 1933, though local Indigenous peoples had known of the falls for generations prior.
A Remote Location
Angel Falls sits in a remote section of the Venezuelan Amazon, accessible only by a combination of small aircraft, boat travel, and hiking, making it one of the least accessible major natural landmarks in the world.
Part of a National Park
The falls are located within Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site protecting the surrounding table-top mountains and unique ecosystem of the Venezuelan highlands.
