How old is Angel Falls?

Table Mountains. Angel Falls pours off a flat-topped plateau—locally named Auyán-Tepuí—one of the largest of the many tepuis in Canaima. These massive exposed rocks are among the continent's oldest, having been formed more than 130 million years ago.



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If you are planning a trip to Venezuela, here are 7 interesting facts About Angel Falls In Venezuela
  • Angel Falls is the tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the world. ...
  • It gets its name from an American adventurer. ...
  • It is the 'waterfall of the deepest place' ...
  • It falls over Auyán Tepui. ...
  • Angel Falls inspired the movie Up.


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Angel Falls in Venezuela is considered the highest waterfall in the world, featuring a plunge of more than 800 meters (2624 feet). This epic waterfall was found in 1933, when aviator James Angel was flying over the Venezuelan jungle.

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You can take a swim at Angel Falls. You can hike to Angel Falls in an hour. In a dense rainforest you walk to the base of Angel Falls. The path is flat until you get to the waterfall.

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Angel Falls is the tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the world. With a height of 979 metres (3,211 ft) and a drop of 807 metres (2,648 ft), this is the highest or tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the world. For comparison, Niagara Falls is 165 feet (50 metres).

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Angel Falls, located in Canaima National Park in Venezuela, is the tallest free-falling waterfall on Earth at 3,212 feet high. Its water flows from Churun River and falls over the edge of Auyantepui mountain.

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The falls, first sighted by outsiders in the 1930s, were named for James Angel, an American adventurer who crash-landed his plane on a nearby mesa in 1937.

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The highest point of Angel Falls is 3,212 feet above sea level, so if you fell from there, your terminal velocity would be around 120 mph. You'd fall for about 4 seconds before hitting the ground, but that's not long enough to die from impact injury or drowning in the river below (unless you were unconscious).

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Bolívar, Venezuela It is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, with a height of 979 metres (3,212 ft) and a plunge of 807 metres (2,648 ft).

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You'll hike over big roots and stones and hear mysterious sounds coming from the jungle. You'll make your way through the forest until you reach a small plateau that boasts the best view of the Falls. You'll never forget the feeling of standing under the world's highest waterfall: Just enjoy the moment.

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Aside from the monkeys, mammals in the area are generally difficult to spot but include giant anteaters, armadillos, porcupines, three-toed sloths, otters, jaguars, pumas, tapirs, and capybaras.

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We got into boats which took us past many waterfalls then alighted on a small beach. We then walked behind two of the waterfalls, this was fantastic! (You will get very wet and you need to wear either trainers or other sensible footwear.)

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There are still only two ways to visit – either by flying overhead in a light aircraft for astonishing panoramic views, or on an adventurous boat journey along a river flanked by table mountains.

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