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 Yuri falls
Another interesting excursion can be made to the Yuri Falls, starting from the Canaima camp in a vehicle with four-wheel drive to cross part of the savannah. On the way, visitors can admire the Moriche palm, on whose branches the noisy and colorful macaws poise and from which native dwellers extract the fruit, sap and edible stalk. On arriving at Puerto Verde, visitors board curiacas, large Indian canoes to navigate downriver to the Port of Yuri, from which it is only a short walk to the multilevel waterfalls. |
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and the following excursions: Yuri
and the savannah, Moroco and Mayupa, Kavac full-day, overflight of the Angel
Falls, overnight at the Angel Falls
- Canaima day tour (1 day)
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Viajes Premiere C.A.
 (58-0212) 238-41-11 / 21-23.
 grupos@viajespremiere.com.
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The Canaima National Park stands out among Venezuela’s 43 National Parks and 21 Natural Monuments. Located in Bolívar State and covering an area of three million hectares, it is considered one of the largest national parks in the world. It contains within its boundaries the major tributaries of the Caroní River, one of the country’s largest, together with impressive towering massifs (flat topped mountains), waterfalls, lakes and extensive forests sheltering a variety of plant and animal life.
The area is inhabited by the Pemón Indians who encompass the Arekuna, Taurepán and Kamaracoto families.
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There are two ways to reach the Lake Canaima zone. The first is by road from Caracas on board a vehicle with four-wheel drive in a trip lasting more than eight hours. The second, and more recommendable, way is by air from Ciudad Bolívar, Maiquetía (20 minutes from Caracas), Margarita Island, Puerto Ordaz or Puerto La Cruz.
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 Canaima Lake
This extensive lake formed from the waters of the Carrao River is bordered by small waterfalls, like the Hacha (Ax), Golondrina (Swallow) and Ucaima falls. The waters range in hue from black and blue to reddish-yellow, dyed by the varying concentration of substances produced by their plant life. The excursion on the lake in curiaras, typical large native vessels, is a real adventure.
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 Angel Falls
Also known as Kerepakupai-Merú, this 980 m high waterfall is the world’s highest and produces an impressive white veil as it thunders down from the enormous massif, Auyán-tepuy. This is a true marvel of nature and is considered one of Venezuela’s tourist symbols. In order to admire it, visitors must make a 3 to 5-day excursion, depending upon their departure point, although most start at Lake Canaima. It is also possible to take a breathtaking 45-minute flight over Angel Falls, from which one can admire the green of the forests and the savannah, the high massifs and the huge white veil.
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 Orchid Island
Navigating down the Carrao River on the way to the island, there is an excellent view of the Kurún, Venado y Kuravaina massifs or tepuyes. The rapids on the Maypa River tend to be very turbulent, making it necessary to disembark and walk around them, returning to the vessels further upriver. The Auyán massif appears from a distance to lie very close to the island, which is named for the orchid because in times past it was the habitat of a large assortment of that beautiful flower, of which only a few species can be seen today.
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 EL Sapo (Toad) Falls
Starting from the beach of the lake, which must be crossed to reach the shores of Anatoly Island, the trip takes half a day. After walking a short distance in the savannah, visitors enter a small forest in which the songs of the birds and the murmur of the waterfall grow steadily louder as they approach it from the side. They can even walk behind the curtain of water, hugging the rocky wall. The name of the waterfall is due to the affection of the people for the small mineral toad whose brilliant black skin is splotched with yellow spots, making it quite noticeable.
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 Kavac
This Indian village, which continues to preserve many of its ancient traditions, lies near the Kavac grotto, known for the crystalline waters of its deep pool in which travelers can take a refreshing dip and for the rocky fissures that have formed at the foot of the Auyán-tepuy. The grottos are located at the source of the Kavac River and consist of rocky walls to which abundant vegetation clings, a handsome waterfall and a number of small cascades.
This excursion takes off from the Kavac camp, which has a landing field.
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