Kaieteur National Park, National park in Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana.
Kaieteur National Park is a protected area in Guyana defined by extensive rainforest and dominated by a waterfall that drops about 741 feet into the distance below. The water falls from sandstone cliffs directly into the Potaro River, creating a dramatic landscape surrounded by thick forest on all sides.
The park was established in 1929 as a protected area covering a small initial territory. Over the decades, the protected zone was gradually enlarged to safeguard more of the valuable rainforest.
Local communities near the park maintain traditional ways of life and knowledge about the forest and its resources. The place holds deep meaning for indigenous people as a home and source of their connection to nature.
Access to the park requires arranged tours with authorized operators who use small aircraft from the capital city. Visitors should prepare for basic conditions and bring warm, waterproof clothing along with sturdy footwear.
The Guiana Cock-of-the-rock, a bright orange bird, nests in the park's rocky cliffs and is a rare species in this region. The bird can often be spotted in groups during breeding season near the falls.
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