Spilling out from its lofty height of some 980 meters, the water at Angel Falls provides much of the beauty of this, the tallest waterfall in the world. It shows you a fascinating example of the powerful force of nature, which is now considered among the eight natural wonders of the world.
Its height makes it 15 times higher than the Niagara Falls. What's more, it has an uninterrupted drop of 807 meters. The mere fact that the water is falling at such a lofty height and that strong winds buffet the water as it falls, turns the water into mist even before it gets into the ground. From below, you can see a rainbow shimmering in the mist as it plays with the light of the tropical sun. The sight, along with the sound of thundering waters, is a soothing, relaxing attraction.
The waters plummet off a flat table mountain and spill out onto a small creek that wends its way into the Churun River, which is a tributary of the Carrao River...