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davidjo Says: We actually chartered a plane from Ciudad Bolivar to visit the Angel Falls and spent a few hours in Canaima National Park on the way, and i am determined to return there one day. The lake was beautiful and good for swimming, the falls cascading in to the lake were really...
Josilver Says: Angel Falls are the tallest water fall in the world at 979 metres. From the top of the river it is about a 2 hour hike through the jungle to near the base of the falls - the veiwing spot for the falls has another small set of waterfalls and a pool for swimming.
Take a Jungle Hike: Flora and Fauna
krissyM Says: Most of the species of orchids bloom in July and August. I was there in late september and there were a few late bloomers of orchids but only a small fraction of what there would have been if I was there a few months earlier. There are other plants and flowers to see though....
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it's the Hoturvensa's restaurant - and it's a delicious restaurant with a panoramic view over the Canaima lagoon and surrounding waterfalls. The staff is really friendly and there's normally a choice of two or three set menus.
Favorite Dish: The soups are delicious! Really amazing! I also remember a chicken stewed in wine which - although not very typical - was particularly good.
Written Aug 18, 2004
Address: Canaima National Park
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When the sun goes down... there's nothing to do. Watch the sunset, take pictures of the sunset and then... have dinner and this is the end of the Canaima nightlife.
Dress Code: A sweater for the cold and mosquito repellent for the nasty flies
Written Aug 18, 2004
Address: Canaima National Park
Josilver Says: The only way to get to Canaima is on a small aeroplane. I travelled with Transmandu on a small 5 seater. FLights run on Venezuelan time, when I asked what time the plane left I was told "when the pilot arrives." Also be prepared to fly with lots of supplys and luggage packed...
Transport into Canaima National Park
krissyM Says: There are no roads leading into Canaima. The only way you can get there is to fly. The planes that land on the tiny, gravel airstrip are small 10 seater planes. Consequently, all supplies and good are also flown in so things tend to be a tad more expensive.The incoming...
To Canaima by plane from Ciudad Bolivar
MalenaN Says: The tip continues….Arriving at the airport in Canaima you must pay an entrance fee to the National Park, which was 8000 Bs. At the airport there are some souvenir stalls and this is one of the few places in Venezuela where I saw postcards, so I bought 16 cards. The different...
Airplane to Canaima from Ciudad Bolivar
MalenaN Says: I booked my tour to Canaima/Angel Falls through Backpacker Tours via Internet and paid already before leaving home. The price for the tour was 290 Euro (June 2007), but paying with bolivares changed on the black market in Venezuela it will be much cheaper. Backpacker Tours...
carolinaEspada Says: From years and years I've had this postcard with me. I find it lovely: a venezuelan "guaica" indian breast feeding a puppy. I always thought that this was a loving and generous tradition, but recently I read that dogs saliva is a great cure for "mastitis": inflamation of the...
call_me_rhia Says: The lagoon and the sand on the shore of the Canaima lagoon are of a strange colour_ brown-red. Don't be surprised: it's neither dirty nor polluted... it's its natural colour, and you can safely swim there (many people do it every day). The reason for this peculiar colour its...
SLIPPERY, BE CAREFUL at CANAIMA
davidjo Says: One of my friends nearly fell into the lake after climbing down a ledge by the falls. He was unable to swim and fortunately he didn't fall in, as he would have drowned. The rock is extremely slippery due to the moisture from the falls. Thank goodness we were around to rescue...
krissyM Says: I thought that every ant was a 24 hour at while I was there as the bugs in Venezuela get so much bigger then then do at home. However, once you see the 24 hour ant you will never forget it. They are about an inch and a half long. You can see huge pincers on their mouth that...
the___gecko Says: If you dont bring US dollars you will end up paying twice as much as you should. When first told about the tour of angel falls I was told US$190. However because I only had boliviars I ended up paying $387.Being unaware of this can screw your budget as it did me.
Josilver Says: When I am on holidays like to send my friends post card form the most remote location possible and would have liked to send one from Canaima. At the airport the are post cards for sale, there is a post box, but no one sells postage stamps, I asked and was told buy them in...
Josilver Says: Best to only take a small back pack or overnight bag, large back packs or suitcases definately will not fir in the canoe.Water proof plastic bag for camera hiking boots and things you need while on the boat Light rain gear, plastic poncho or water proof jacket - it is hot...
it's so cold... so cold... so cold
call_me_rhia Says: bring a sweater for the evening... at night the forest gets very chilly... I never thought I would need the sweater I had brought to use on the Andes not needed over there). And don't wear sandals - in case a 24 hours ant decides to take a liking to your feet (see warning...
carolinaEspada Says: If you want to see an indian comunity, a real one, then you must forget about 3 wonderfull exciting days in Canaima, in the hotel, besides the lagoon; make contact with the local experts; prepare for adventure and getting deep into the jungle. I've never done this. Never...
carolinaEspada Says: In the jungle there are plenty of animals that, believe it or not, could make great and loving friends and pets (even though they might look threatening).First of all you have to go to the jungle with someone that knows his way around... and you have to trust this person.In...
Don't book ur excursion through Posada Don Carlos!
Athensfilippos Says: We booked their Canaima excursion (WHICH YOU SHOULD NEVER DO!!). They charged us the ridiculous amount of 1700bolivares (250euros). First they told us our plane would leave at 11am, then she woke us up at 6am and told us that the plane would be leaving in 30 minutes!! Thank...
Yes... I know I've written a lot of warnings and dangers here... but, believe me, Canaima is a marvelous, magic, amazing, extremely beautifull, breathtaking place to go. And is completely safe if you...
Starting in Ciudad Bolivar - Air travel venezuelan style, first the person from the company turned up and said there was a fuel shortage so I was going with a different company and gave me the money...
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