Angel Falls in Canaima National Park, Venezuela, is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall. Its total height is 3,212 feet (979 meters), with a single plunge of 2,648 feet (807 meters). The falls drop from the Auyán-tepui mountain into the Churún River.
Named after American aviator Jimmie Angel, who first flew over them in 1937, Angel Falls is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a major tourist attraction.