National Park · Venezuela
Canaima National Park
Canaima National Park is a national park in Venezuela, covering 7,078,323 acres (2,864,498 ha), established in 1962.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
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| Location | Venezuela |
| Area | 7,078,323 acres (2,864,498 ha) |
| Established | 1962 |
| Coordinates | 5.3193° N, 61.7954° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Canaima National Park
Canaima National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Canaima) is a 30,000 km2 (12,000 sq mi) park in south-eastern Venezuela that roughly occupies the same area as the Gran Sabana region. It is located in Bolívar State, reaching the borders with Brazil and Guyana. The park was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
June to November — rainy season, Angel Falls at full flow and boat trips possible
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Canaima village, Bolívar, Venezuela |
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Where to stay
| Lodges | Lodges and camps at Canaima village on the lagoon |
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Santa Elena de Uairén Airport (SNV) · Santa Elena de Uairén, Venezuela · 69.2 miles away
- Canaima Airport (CAJ) · Canaima, Venezuela · 96.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Venezuela
Frequently asked questions
Where is Canaima National Park?
Canaima National Park is in Venezuela (5.3193° N, 61.7954° W).
When was Canaima National Park established?
Canaima National Park was established in 1962, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Canaima National Park?
Canaima National Park covers 7,078,323 acres (2,864,498 ha).
When is the best time to visit Canaima National Park?
June to November — rainy season, Angel Falls at full flow and boat trips possible.
How do I get to Canaima National Park?
The nearest town is Canaima village, Bolívar, Venezuela.
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1244337 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canaima_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://againstthecompass.com/en/canaima/ — Best time to visit, as stated by the source.
- https://www.takeyourbackpack.com/backpacking-in-venezuela/visit-angel-falls/ — Campgrounds and lodging, as stated by the source.