Angel Falls is the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall, dropping about 979 metres in Venezuela.
The waterfall is in Canaima National Park in Bolívar State, southeastern Venezuela. It plunges from Auyán-tepui, one of the region’s flat-topped tepui mountains, into the Churún River. The main uninterrupted drop is about 807 metres, while the total height is commonly given as 979 metres.
The falls are named after American aviator Jimmie Angel, who flew over the area in 1933. In 1937, Angel’s aircraft made a dramatic landing on the summit of Auyán-tepui; he and his companions descended on foot, helping bring international attention to the site.
The Indigenous Pemon people call the waterfall Kerepakupai Merú, often translated as “waterfall of the deepest place.” Angel Falls is remote and weather-dependent, and its flow can appear as mist during dry periods. It became part of Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in 1994.