Natural Wonder · Canaima, Venezuela
Angel Falls
Angel Falls (Spanish: Salto Ángel; Pemon: Körepakupai Vená) is a waterfall in Venezuela.
Photo: Rich Childs via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Canaima, Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Height | Height: 907 m |
| Coordinates | 5.9675° N, 62.5356° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Angel Falls is known for
Angel Falls (Spanish: Salto Ángel; Pemon: Körepakupai Vená) is a waterfall in Venezuela.
About Angel Falls
Angel Falls (Spanish: Salto Ángel; Pemon: Körepakupai Vená) is a waterfall in Venezuela. It is the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall, with a height of 979 metres (3,212 ft), and a plunge of 807 m (2,648 ft). The waterfall drops over the edge of the Auyán-tepui mountain in the Canaima National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Canaima), a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Gran Sabana region of Bolívar State.
History
The waterfall has been known as Angel Falls since the mid-20th century; they are named after Jimmie Angel, a U.S. aviator, who was the first person to fly over the falls 16 November 1933. Angel's ashes were scattered over the falls on 2 July 1960.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Canaima |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Canaima Airport (CAJ) |
| Distance from the airport | 28.9 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Canaima Airport (CAJ) · Canaima, Venezuela · 28.6 miles away
- Santa Elena de Uairén Airport (SNV) · Santa Elena de Uairén, Venezuela · 136.7 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Angel Falls?
Angel Falls (Spanish: Salto Ángel; Pemon: Körepakupai Vená) is a waterfall in Venezuela.
Where is Angel Falls located?
Angel Falls is in Canaima, Venezuela. Its coordinates are 5.9675° N, 62.5356° W.
How do I get to Angel Falls?
The nearest town is Canaima, and the nearest airport is Canaima Airport (CAJ), about 28.9 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Angel Falls?
The waterfall has been known as Angel Falls since the mid-20th century; they are named after Jimmie Angel, a U.S. aviator, who was the first person to fly over the falls 16 November 1933.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_Falls — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80299 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.