Guyana is home to Kaieteur Falls, one of the world’s highest single-drop waterfalls.
Kaieteur Falls is on the Potaro River in Kaieteur National Park, within Guyana’s interior rainforest. The waterfall drops about 226 metres in a single leap over a sandstone escarpment. Its combination of height and substantial water volume makes it one of the world’s most powerful single-drop waterfalls.
The falls are part of the Guiana Shield, an ancient geological region containing some of the oldest rocks on Earth. The surrounding park protects rainforest habitats and distinctive species, including the golden rocket frog, which lives in water held by giant bromeliads.
Kaieteur is sometimes confused with Angel Falls in Venezuela. Angel Falls is higher overall, with a total uninterrupted drop of 807 metres, while Kaieteur is renowned for its exceptional single-drop height and flow. The falls are a national symbol of Guyana.