Access to Angel Falls is an adventure. Your first step is to get a plane from a big city in Venezuela, such as Caracas, the capital, to the village of Canaima. Once you've arrived in Canaima, you have a few choices.

Angel Falls (Salto Ángel) is located in a remote jungle region of Canaima National Park in the Bolívar State of Venezuela, and it is not situated within any city. The nearest settlement is the Canaima Village, which serves as the primary base camp for all visitors to the falls. Canaima is accessible only by light aircraft from major cities like Ciudad Bolívar or the capital, Caracas. From the village, travelers must take a multi-hour motorized canoe (curiara) trip up the Churún River and then hike through the rainforest to reach the base of the falls. In 2026, the area remains a protected UNESCO World Heritage site, emphasizing its isolation. If you are looking for a metropolitan "home base" for your expedition, Ciudad Bolívar is the closest major urban hub, but the true experience of the world's tallest waterfall is defined by its complete removal from urban civilization.