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Themes Biodiversity. Subscribe to our newsletters. Recommended blog posts. World Wetlands Day: The beauty of biodiversity. Magical Kalandula Falls. Flowing m 3, ft , above its base, it has a dizzying single drop that measures m 2, ft. The cascading feature falls into a base that then flows out into the Carrao river. The latter is part of the Orinoco River system, the fourth largest river in the world, and forms part of a water system that flows out into the Atlantic Ocean. Soaring imposingly above the thick canopy in the middle of the jungle, it juts out of the side of the mountain.

Heavy clouds often shroud the tallest waterfall in the world and the bottom is almost always covered in a mystifying drizzle that turns into a mist. This is because the high drop creates so much pressure that when the water hits the base of the waterfall most of it turns into mist creating a foggy scene at the bottom pool. The continuous pounding on the riverbed creates a deep plunge pool at the base of the waterfall where visitors come to swim.

The best time to visit is in the summer when people can enjoy the warm water amidst the sound of roaring flow from the top. The Pemon Indians of Venezuela's Gran Sabana region also believed that the tepui tabletop mountains that the falls flow from is inhabited by gods and spirits.

The tepuis are believed to be the remnants of pre-Cambrian sandstone plateaus that eroded some million years ago. Many myths and legends include stories about the ancient tepuis and its famous Angel Falls.

It is a protected natural area established as a national park since June 12, and declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in that extends over an area of more than 30, square kilometers. It also has a territorial extension similar to Belgium. Its borders are Brazil and the territory of Esequibo, which is currently being reclaimed. In its known exploration, Angel Falls was recognized by the indigenous people of the region.

Even though it's not simple to take a trip there, it is possible to arrive at the region by a a flight in light aircraft from Caracas or Bolivar City to arrive at a camp in Canaima.