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Tourists Taking to the Water

Significance to Locals

A Twist on Campgrounds

Location

"3 Day Angel Falls Tour From Caracas, Caracas, Venezuela Package." TouristLink. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2017.

  • Located in Venezuela, South America.

  • The Waterfall's home is Canaima National Park, the second largest national park that is in Venezuela.

Angel Falls is known as "El Salto Angel" to the locals in the surrounding areas, most of which live in the Canaima National Park. The locals depend on Angel Falls for shelter, water, food, and income. Tourism is a great way for locals to make a profit, as lot of natives tend to take up jobs such as tour guides, campground officials, or even boat chauffeurs.

As mentioned before, traveling by boat or water in general is very popular for locals and tourists. Many like to take scenic routes up to the waterfall or neighboring rivers to fish, swim, or simply enjoy the view. Water is also important for natives who live in the park who aren't caught up with modern times, and depend on the natural resources found within the water ways.

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The Trail Below

Campgrounds are very different at Angel Falls, and tourists will typically settle down in hammocks or huts rather then the conventional tent. This set up is due to cultural customs set by Venezuelan natives, and often helps keeps foreigners from straying off designated trails and areas. Natives who live in the park depend on these campgrounds for a stable income, and are often given the big responsibility of maintaining structure and safety.

"Days 335-338: Angel Falls." Moto-Mikey.com. N.p., 05 Sept. 2014. Web. 28 Mar. 2017.

"Highest Waterfall in the World." Geology. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2017.

There is a lot of trails sparsely placed throughout Canaima National Park, and a lot of them lead directly to the falls. Hiking and sight seeing are common ways of traveling to the top of Angel Falls, but a lot of natives prefer travel by boat once reaching a halfway point to the top. Signs and guides are important for both native people and tourists because it avoids dangerous situations and potential accidents. Hiking up them also allows natives tourist guide jobs and gives a once in a life time experience to travelers.

The map above gives an entire layout of capital cities, attractions, and the location of Angel Falls for tourists and locals alike. Maps are usually found in the beginnings of trails around Angel Falls, and it's also common to ask locals for directions.

Native People

Different Approaches to the Same Waterfall

Works Cited

"3 days tour: Orinoco Delta Canaima Angel Falls." 3 days tour: Orinoco Delta Canaima Angel Falls. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2017.

Pictures

Educational

To some degree, the native people who inhabit the park have also become tourist attractions. From their ways of life to their culture, a lot of it is exposed to those who decide to travel to the Angel Falls. The falls are an important resource for survival, giving protection, a source of income, food, and ongoing resource for those who choose to live outside of modern Venezeula.

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The Falls in All of It's Beauty

Brief History and Facts

From a more touristy perspective, the Angel Falls are great for adventuring outside one's comfort zone. Sky diving, hiking, rock climbing, swimming, and rafting are not uncommon practices when visiting Angel Falls. A lot of these activities fund local villages, Venezuelan businesses, and provide profit to Venezuelans who live in the area.

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3) "Angel Falls." Gone On A Whim... N.p., 22 Aug. 2015. Web. 28 Mar. 2017.

4) "Days 335-338: Angel Falls." Moto-Mikey.com. N.p., 05 Sept. 2014. Web. 28 Mar. 2017.

5) "3 Day Angel Falls Tour From Caracas, Caracas, Venezuela Package." TouristLink. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2017.

6) "3 days tour: Orinoco Delta Canaima Angel Falls." 3 days tour: Orinoco Delta Canaima Angel Falls. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2017.

7) "Top Highest Waterfall in the World." Somediffrent. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2017.

  • Located in Venezuela, a South American country that thrives on tourism..

  • Worlds highest waterfall.

  • Found in Canaima National Park, the second largest national park in Venezuela.

  • Before the 1950s, the falls were undiscovered and only known to Venezuelans.

  • In the year of 1933, the falls were accidentally discovered by a gold seeking man named James Crawford.

"Handpicked Venezuela." Venezuela | Adventure World AU. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2017.

In the year of 1937, James Crawford returned to Angel Falls with a group of men and his wife Marie, after landing his plane on top of the falls. The plane got stuck in deep mud, so the group had to travel for 11 days until they reached a town of natives. Telling the natives of the falls, it soon became an international wonder.

Why You Should Visit Angel Falls

Presented by Alexandra Bruno

World Geography

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