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The breathtaking Angel Falls tip over Auyantepui, one of many massive tepuis (sandstone tabletop mountains) in the Gran Sabana. Before you tackle the trip, head to Canaima, a remote Pemón village which lies on a peaceful stretch of Río Carrao by a red wine-colored lagoon bordered by a pink beach.
Fast Facts
Population
1,500
Currency
Name: Venezuelan bolívar
Code: VEB
Symbol: Bs
Electrical Plugs
120V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Spanish
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -4
Country Dialing Code
+58
Weights & Measures
Metric
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