Angel Falls, Waterfall in Canaima National Park, Venezuela
Water plunges 979 meters (3,212 feet) from Auyantepui mountain, forming the tallest uninterrupted cascade on Earth with a free fall section followed by rapids in the Churún River below.
Jimmie Angel, an American pilot searching for gold, documented these falls in 1933 during a flight, resulting in their English name despite being known to indigenous communities for centuries.
The Pemon people call this site Kerepakupai Merú, meaning waterfall of the deepest place, reflecting their ancestral connection to this natural formation within their territory.
Access requires flights to Canaima camp followed by approximately five hours of river travel by boat to reach viewing areas, typically possible between June and December during the rainy season.
During dry months, reduced water volume causes the cascade to fragment into separate threads that transform into mist before reaching the river below, creating a constantly changing appearance.
Location: Bolívar
Elevation above the sea: 1,489 m
Height: 979 m
Width: 107 m
Address: Angel Falls, 8011, Bolívar, Venezuela
GPS coordinates: 5.96874,-62.53615
Latest update: December 2, 2025 14:16
Waterfalls have a way of drawing people in. The sound of falling water, the mist that rises from the base, the way light catches the spray. Some of the most striking examples sit in places that remain relatively quiet, where the journey itself becomes part of the experience. These destinations reward travelers who make the effort, offering moments of solitude that are increasingly rare around natural landmarks. This collection includes places like the limestone terraces of Plitvice Lakes in Croatia, where a chain of interconnected pools spills from one to the next through forest shade. Or the red sandstone walls of Coyote Gulch in Utah, where water carved out hidden alcoves and pools over countless seasons. In India, Nohkalikai Falls drops from a forested plateau into a green pool far below. China's Huangguoshu Waterfall has a cave tucked behind the curtain of water itself. At the Vietnam-China border, Ban Gioc-Detian spreads wide across the landscape, while Angel Falls in Venezuela tumbles nearly a thousand meters from a flat topped mountain. Norway's Geirangerfjord hosts the Seven Sisters, a cluster of parallel streams that flow straight into the fjord. Iceland's Dettifoss sends an immense volume of glacial water over black volcanic rock. South Africa's Tugela Falls descends in stages from the dramatic cliff face of the Drakensberg range. And in the Philippines, Kawasan Falls creates a series of turquoise pools beneath a canopy of tropical growth. Each place has its own character, shaped by the rock, the climate, and the surrounding terrain.
Venezuela contains locations away from standard routes. The Andes contain waterfalls and colonial towns. The coast features remote beaches and islands. Inland areas offer caves, rock art, and nature parks. The region includes rare natural phenomena such as regular lightning storms.
This guide lists real locations where multiple Netflix productions have been filmed around the world. From New York prisons turned into filming sets to medieval fortresses in Spain, and historic palaces in Eastern Europe, these natural settings have allowed creative teams to bring their stories to life. The collection includes sites as varied as Highclere Castle in England, which hosted the filming of Downton Abbey, the Duomo in Milan seen in Master of None, and the Ikoyi Bridge in Lagos appearing in Sense8. It also features the Georgia Aquarium used for Stranger Things, Washington Square Park in New York for Jessica Jones, and the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest for espionage productions. These authentic locations offer visitors the chance to see the original settings of their favorite series.
Venezuela presents diverse landscapes for photography. Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, drops 979 meters. Los Roques beaches display turquoise waters. Canaima National Park features waterfalls between table mountains. The capital Caracas shows colonial architecture next to modern buildings.
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