Angel Falls

Title: Salto Angel
Location: Canaima, Venezuela
Date: 2002/12/29
Camera: Canon Powershot S200

Salto Angel - or Angel Falls - at 2,937 feet is the tallest waterfall in the world. In fact Roraima and Kukenan each have falls with longer drops, however they do not run year round. As can be seen in this photo, even in the "dry" season Angel Falls still has a trickle of water which ensures it's place in the record books.

To get there, one must fly in to Canaima. Possessing only a small dirt covered runway, this means you'll probably be in a 4 seater cesna. I didn't mind this so much as being in the copilot seat was actually a lot of fun and afforded a fantastic view of the surrounding scenery.

After arriving in Canaima, one takes a traditional river boat to Isla Ratón - Rat Island - which is powered by an enormous outboard engine - forget seeing any wildlife!! A night's sleep at Isla Ratón in hammocks, and the next day Angel Falls is a short 1 hour hike up a medium difficulty trail. As can be seen in this picture, a small distance past the Mirador - or lookout point - is a refreshing pool that provides a wonderful escape from the midday's heat.