Discover the majestic Kaieteur Falls, the unspoiled gem of South America
In the middle of the Guyana jungle, Kaieteur Falls gushes forth, creating a spectacular landscape that is considered one of the world's greatest natural treasures.
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One of the highest single-drop waterfalls in the world . Kaieteur Falls is about 226 meters high, four times higher than Niagara Falls and almost twice as high as Victoria Falls. Photo: Pinterest. Located in a primeval rainforest. The falls are located in Kaieteur National Park, a biodiversity-rich area with many rare species. Photo: Pinterest.
Associated with the Patamona legend. According to legend, the falls were named in memory of Chief Kaieteur, who sacrificed himself for the community. Photo: Pinterest. Huge water flow. Despite being a single-stream waterfall, Kaieteur has an average water flow of more than 600 m³/s, creating an incredibly powerful waterfall. Photo: Pinterest.
Home to the rare golden frog. Around the waterfall there is a population of tiny golden frogs living in bromeliad flowers, an extremely rare endemic species. Photo: traveladventures.org. Few tourists . Compared to Niagara or Victoria, Kaieteur Falls has fewer visitors, offering a rare, pristine and tranquil experience. Photo: Pinterest. Discovered by Europeans in 1870. Explorer Charles Barrington Brown was the first person to record Kaieteur Falls in Western history. Photo: Pinterest.
As a natural icon of Guyana, Kaieteur Falls is not only a scenic spot but also a source of national pride, appearing in many tourism promotional images. Photo: Pinterest.
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