Wei-Assipu-tepui

Wei-Assipu-tepui is a table mountain in the chain of Eastern Tepuis, featuring a flat summit plateau that slopes toward the southwest and is surrounded by steep sandstone walls. The structure displays the characteristic form of these mountain formations with sharp edges and dramatic drops on all sides.

These mountain formations originated during the Precambrian era, when the region was part of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana. Since then, erosion and weathering have shaped the distinctive table-top form of these peaks over millions of years.

The name tepui comes from the Pemon language, and these table mountains are considered sacred places where ancestral spirits dwell. Visitors can see how local communities continue to weave these mountains into their traditions and stories.

Accessing the mountain requires specialized climbing equipment, official permits, and experienced local guides, as it sits in a remote region. The terrain is rough and demanding, requiring good physical fitness and several days of travel time.

The mountain contains extensive cave systems stretching over one kilometer, where colonies of white-necked swifts and oilbirds make their homes. These underground spaces provide a rare habitat for specialized bird species adapted to darkness.