Canaima National Park is Venezuela's largest national park, set in the state of Bolívar. It protects a landscape of ancient tepuis, the flat-topped sandstone mountains that rise sharply from the forest floor, together with stretches of pristine Amazon rainforest. Visitors come for the scale of the scenery and for the sense of wilderness that the park still holds.
The park is best known as the home of Angel Falls, one of the most striking waterfalls in the world. It is a place for travellers who want to see nature on a grand scale rather than a short city stop. The park is also known by its Spanish name, Parque Nacional Canaima.
What a visit offers
- Tepuis: the dramatic table-top mountains that define the park's skyline.
- Rainforest: dense, largely undisturbed Amazon forest with its own wildlife and plant life.
- Angel Falls: the park's signature attraction, set among the tepuis.
Planning your trip
Canaima National Park lies in Bolívar, and Ciudad Bolívar is the nearest city to use as a base for organising a trip. Because the park is remote and largely wild, it suits visitors who are prepared to plan ahead. For current details on access and visiting, the park can be reached by telephone at +58 286 962-2359.