Kaieteur Falls - Wikipedia
Kaieteur Falls is the largest single-drop waterfall [1] in the world. It is located on the Potaro River in Kaieteur National Park, central Essequibo Territory, Guyana. It is 226 metres (741 ft) high when measured from its plunge over a sandstone and conglomerate cliff to the first break.
Kaieteur Falls, Guyana: 5 Very Useful Things To Know
2018年11月1日 · Kaieteur Falls is located in the Potaro-Siparuni region of Guyana, in the Guyana Shield – a massive geoformation covered in rainforest and savanna. The area is characterized by an impressive biodiversity, and it’s been the subject of mining interests.
Kaieteur Falls - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
Kaieteur Falls is definitely the gem of Guyana and is a must-see. The falls are quite remote and requires taking a small plane to a remote landing strip. The plane ride takes about one hour, and upon landing, the falls are a short hike to different viewpoints.
This Amazon Waterfall Is Taller Than Niagara Falls - Travel
2023年4月29日 · At 741 feet, Kaieteur Falls in the Amazon rainforest is roughly four times taller than Niagara Falls and twice as high as Victoria Falls.
Kaieteur Falls | Guyana, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Kaieteur Falls, cataract on the Potaro River, west-central Guyana. After a sheer drop of 741 feet (226 meters) over the edge of a sandstone plateau, the falls have eroded a gorge, 5 miles (8 km) long, that descends another 81 feet (25 meters).
Kaieteur Falls - Beautiful World
Roughly four times taller than Niagara Falls, this single drop waterfall is a dramatic facet of the Potaro River – a wide, coffee coloured flow that runs for 140 miles (225 kilometres). Flights over the region take in the river’s cursive scrawl, as well as lush rainforest and wide pasture.
The Magnificence of Kaieteur Falls - Wilderness Explorers
2024年9月17日 · Kaieteur Falls is one of the world’s tallest single-drop waterfalls at nearly 750 feet. The waterfall is in the Kaieteur National Park in Guyana, South America. Kaieteur Falls is surrounded by the Amazon rainforest, which boasts unparalleled biodiversity.
Kaieteur Falls – National Trust
2021年12月17日 · An aerial view of Kaieteur Falls in southern Guyana. Located on the Pitaro Rivers, Kaieteur Falls is considered one of the most powerful in the world when combining the height of the main plunge of 741 feet , with the great volume of water.
Kaieteur National Park - Wikipedia
The main tourist attraction in the park is Kaieteur Falls, considered the largest single-drop waterfall anywhere on earth, by volume of water. [4] Orinduik Falls is another water-feature in the park, a series of smaller, cascading waterfalls.
Kaieteur Falls, Guyana – A Little-Known World-Class Waterfall
Kaieteur Falls, on the Potaro River, is one of the most majestic waterfalls on Earth, yet one of the least known. The Potaro River originates in the Pakaraima Mountains, and it is a tributary to the mighty Essequibo River (Guyana’s largest River), after a 225-km / 140-mile course.
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