Kukenán-Tepui

Kukenán-Tepui, also known as Matawi-Tepui, is a majestic table mountain located in the Guiana Highlands of Venezuela, reaching an elevation of approximately 2,680 meters. It is situated within the Canaima National Park in Bolívar State, directly adjacent to Mount Roraima, separated by the Kukenán Pass. Geologically, the mountain is part of the Roraima Supergroup, composed predominantly of Precambrian sandstone exceeding 1.7 billion years in age. A defining feature is the Kukenán Falls, which drops 674 meters from the plateau, ranking among the tallest waterfalls globally. In the cosmology of the indigenous Pemon people, the mountain is revered as a sacred site, often referred to as the 'place of the dead,' which historically rendered its ascent taboo. The summit plateau's flora is characterized by high levels of endemism, with many carnivorous plants and orchids thriving in the barren, rocky crevices. Scientific exploration of the summit intensified in the late 20th century, leading to the documentation of species found nowhere else on Earth due to its extreme isolation.

History & landmarks

Angel Falls

Angel Falls is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall with a drop of 979 meters.

Paria Peninsula

The Paria Peninsula extends into the Atlantic in northeastern Venezuela.

Nature

Orinoco Delta

The mouth of the Orinoco river forms one of the largest and most biodiverse river deltas in the world.

Orinoco

The Orinoco is one of the longest rivers in South America and flows through Venezuela.

Caura River

The Caura is a large tributary of the Orinoco in the Venezuelan Guayana.

Ventuari River

The Ventuari is a major tributary of the Orinoco in southern Venezuela.

Apure River

The Apure is a major tributary of the Orinoco, flowing through the Los Llanos region.

Los Roques Archipelago National Park

This archipelago in the Caribbean Sea includes over 300 coral islands and sandbanks.

Capanaparo National Park

This reserve in the Llanos region offers protection for diverse river dwellers and savanna animals.

Morrocoy National Park

This protected area on the west coast is known for its mangrove forests and coral reefs.

More places

Cuyuni Highlands

The Cuyuni Highlands is a region in southeastern Venezuela, characterized by its hilly topography and dense forests.

Chimantá Massif

The Chimantá Massif is a group of tepuis in the state of Bolívar.

Canaima National Park

This national park covers 30,000 square kilometers in southeastern Venezuela.

Auyán-Tepui

Auyán-Tepui is a massive table mountain located in Canaima National Park.

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Mount Uquien

Mount Uquien is a tepui near Auyán-Tepui in the state of Bolívar.

Guanoco National Park

This area includes marshlands and mangroves in the east.

Paria Peninsula National Park

This park protects a hilly peninsula in the northeast of the country.

Sarisariñama-Tepui

Sarisariñama-Tepui is known for its gigantic, circular sinkholes.