Is it possible to get to Angel Falls safely?
Simon Calder answers your questions on trips to Venezuala, Brexit red tape, and delayed flights to Egpyt
Q Is it possible to get to Angel Falls, given the current situation in Venezuela?
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A When I surveyed travellers in an online social media poll, the Angel Falls of Venezuela came in third – behind Niagara (Canada/US) and Victoria (Zambia/Zimbabwe) – but ahead of the other South American great, Iguacu (Brazil/Argentina). The Angel Falls beats all others for scale. It is the highest in the world at almost 1km high, including a main plunge of 807m. The location is named after Jimmie Angel, who found the falls while prospecting in the Venezuelan jungle.
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