Canaima, once a small Pemón Indian village, is now renowned as the gateway to the Angel Falls. It lies in a beautiful location 50km southwest of the falls, on the Canaima Lagoon, a beautiful beach-lined lake. Although it remains a small settlement, Canaima has grown considerably since the construction of some tourist camps and an airport. There are several popular waterfalls in Canaima such as Salto El Sapo, Salto El Sapito and Salto El Yuri. Boating trips around the lake are possible, as are hikes through the jungle. However, Angel Falls (Salto Angel) is by far the main attraction. It is best to visit the falls in the rainy season (May to November), when they are at their fullest. As there are no hiking paths or trails to the falls, access is by boat or plane only. Planes fly from Canaima and pass over and circle the falls for about 45-60 minutes. Boat trips take 1-3 days, and go from Ucaima to the base of the falls. Boat trips, however, are only available during the rainy season when the water levels are high. There are daily flights from Caracas, Margarita and Ciudad Bolivar.

Activities in and from Canaima include:

Overflights of Angel Falls
River trips
Excursions to several falls and canyons
Trekking

Climate:
The average temperature ranges from 50-69ºF depending on altitude and season. The dry season is from November to April.