states: [venezuela]
category: natural
year: 1994
location: Bolivar State
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 5.3333300000, -61.5000000000
Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Venezuela, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, featuring dramatic tepuis (table-top mountains), lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls, including the world-famous Angel Falls, the highest uninterrupted waterfall on Earth. The park is a biodiversity hotspot, home to unique flora and fauna, such as the carnivorous pitcher plants and the elusive jaguar. It also holds cultural significance, with indigenous Pemon communities living harmoniously within its boundaries, preserving their traditions amidst this breathtaking landscape.
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