Angel Falls (Spanish: Salto Ángel; Pemon language: Kerepakupai Vená, meaning "waterfall of the deepest place", or Parakupá Vená, meaning "the fall from the highest point") is a waterfall in Venezuela along the Gauja River (aka Kerep River or Kerepacupai). This is the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall and is currently a UNESCO world heritage site. It dropped approximately 1312 feet along it's main plunge then continues another 1/4 mile along sloped leading to a 98 foot plunge then on to intense rapids.
The waterfall has been known as the "Angel Falls" since the mid-20th century; they are named after Jimmie Angel, a US aviator, who was the first person to fly over the falls.[2] Angel's ashes were scattered over the falls on July 2, 1960. The falls are a major tourist attraction, regardless of the fact they are located in the heart of an isolated jungle. You'll have to take a few flights before you can reach the river leading to the falls. From there (Canaima Camp), you can take a boat trip to the base of the falls (only from Dec to March).
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