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Angel Falls, Ciudad Bolivar is one of the finest tourist attractions in Ciudad Bolivar. It is the tallest waterfall in this city. Falling from the Auyantepui, Angel Falls, Ciudad Bolivar lends an ideal charm to the vacationers and other nature enthusiasts. The surrounding area of the Angel Falls is also very alluring.

Angel Falls, Ciudad Bolivar is situated in the Canaima National Park of Venezuela. It is considered to be the 8th Wonder of the World by many people. The Angel Falls in Ciudad Bolivar falls for more than 975 meters from the top of the majestic Auyantepui “Kerepakupai Meru”. While Kerepakupai means 'the deepest place', meru means 'falls' according to the local language of the city. This name was given by the Pemon Indians.

Angel Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world. Angel Falls, Ciudad Bolivar is also one of the five topographical regions of Venezuela. It is almost 15 times higher than the Niagara Falls.

Angel Falls, Ciudad Bolivar is named after Jimmy Angel who was an adventurous bush pilot from Missouri. The Angel Falls, Ciudad Bolivar was first noticed by Jimmy Angel in the year 1933 when he was out on a mission with his companion McCracken. After a gap of 4 years, Jimmy returned to the falls once again, this time with his wife and gardener. As they landed on top of the Angel Falls, Ciudad Bolivar, their monoplane got stuck in the marshy land. The plane remained there for 33 years before it was airlifted by a helicopter.

The area around the Angel Falls, Ciudad Bolivar is an ideal admixture of magic and reality. Here, you will find some impressive table top mountains called Tepuys, umpteen rivers, lagoons and other waterfalls. You will surely be spell-bound by the natural charm of the forests and savannas nearby. The flora and fauna of the area will also make you mesmerized.

Angel Falls, Ciudad Bolivar can be reached easily as the Canaima National Park of Venezuela can be accessed by commercial Flights from Caracas, Margarita and Ciudad Bolivar.

Once you have spotted the Angel Falls, Ciudad Bolivar you can enjoy a swim in the adjoining waterfalls or have a sunbath on the beautiful white sand surrounding the Canaima Lagoon.

Thus, Angel Falls, Ciudad Bolivar is an ideal tourist attraction in this city of Venezuela. It has a unique beauty attached to it that will leave an indelible impression in your mind long after you have left the place. Do not miss this tourist spot while you are in Ciudad Bolivar.

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Tourist Attractions in Ciudad Bolivar
Plaza Bolivar	San Isidro Museum
Parochial House	House of the Congress of Angostura
Ciudad Bolivar Cathedral	Old prison
Government Palace	Piar house
Jesus Soto Museum of Modern Art	Angel Falls