Its the highest waterfall in the world, with 1005 meters (3297 ft) high from the top of the Auyantepui (the largest of the spectacular flat-tooped mesas of ancient stone in the Gran Sabana, covering an area of 700 sq. Km.), 2580 meters (8465 ft) above sea level. In that region live the indian tribe of Kamaratas, and at 10 Km. away from the foot of the Salto Angel you'll find the indian settlement of Uruyén. This waterfall is located in the Canaima National Park, in the Bolívar state.

The American pilot Jimmie Angel (1899-1956) was in the Auyantepui in 1937 in search of gold, and then the Salto Angel was discovered by this American pilot.

Obviously, Salto Angel is the main attraction, and the major focus of the tour companies. As there are no trails to the waterfall you have to take a tour, either by plane or boat. Flights to the waterfall are serviced by light planes of various small airlines which come to Canaima, mostly from Ciudad Bolívar. The pilots fly two or three times back and forth over the face of the falls, circle the top of the tepui and then return. The boat excursion to Salto Angel is a memorable experience -arguably even more fascinating than the flight- which allows you to see the waterfall from a different perspective, and more importantly, to enjoy it at a more leisurely pace. Motorised canoes only operate in the rainy season, usually from June to December or January.