In the middle of nowhere it would seem. Far from busy traffic and the signs of heavily populated inhabitans, stands this majestic creation of nature- Kaieteur Falls (Ky-chore)
She thunders her presence all day long - which can be heard miles away in Bartica, a heavily populated neighborhood. Her flow almost never seem to ebb, she empties her bowels into the Potaro River which jets its way into the Essequibo River, reputed to be among the larger rivers in South America. In fact the Essequibo River measures almost one mile at its mouth.
By now you must be wondering, where in South America Kaieteur Falls can be found. Yes, its in Guyana, which sits at the north eastern tip of the continent. More stunning facts about Kaieteur Falls: it is the highest single drop waterfall in the world and its total height is 741 feet . This awesome flume cascades at a rate 660 cubic metres per second sending splashes in every direction.
In terms of rank, the Kaieteur Falls is four times higher than the Niagara Falls, on the border with the US and Canada. Twice the height of the Victoria Falls on the border with Zambia and Zimbabwe on the African continent. So, the next time you are thinking of a holiday, think Guyana and the Kaieteur Falls and get a taste of true eco-tourism.
She thunders her presence all day long - which can be heard miles away in Bartica, a heavily populated neighborhood. Her flow almost never seem to ebb, she empties her bowels into the Potaro River which jets its way into the Essequibo River, reputed to be among the larger rivers in South America. In fact the Essequibo River measures almost one mile at its mouth.
By now you must be wondering, where in South America Kaieteur Falls can be found. Yes, its in Guyana, which sits at the north eastern tip of the continent. More stunning facts about Kaieteur Falls: it is the highest single drop waterfall in the world and its total height is 741 feet . This awesome flume cascades at a rate 660 cubic metres per second sending splashes in every direction.
In terms of rank, the Kaieteur Falls is four times higher than the Niagara Falls, on the border with the US and Canada. Twice the height of the Victoria Falls on the border with Zambia and Zimbabwe on the African continent. So, the next time you are thinking of a holiday, think Guyana and the Kaieteur Falls and get a taste of true eco-tourism.