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Cuquenan Falls: ce qu’il y a autour, comment y aller et quand venir · 2026

Expedition researchers and remote field staff must haul every piece of equipment across rugged terrain, relying entirely on local porters and off-grid camps.

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Cuquenan Falls drops directly from the sheer sandstone cliffs of Kukenan Tepui into the river basin below.

The waterfall forms a continuous vertical plunge from the top of the plateau, trailing only Angel Falls among national cascades in total descent. Water drains directly across the summit tableland before tumbling down the vertical sandstone escarpment. The falling torrent shifts with seasonal rainfall patterns, transitioning between heavy mist columns and powerful open streams.

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At the lower section, the primary free leap disperses across the rock face and trickles toward the base of Kukenan Tepui. Field teams operating in the surrounding basin face isolated wilderness conditions where all supplies arrive on foot. Daily routines revolve around changing cloud cover, unpredictable river surges, and complete reliance on backcountry logistical planning.

Associations
  • Kukenan TepuiThe sandstone plateau feeding the continuous plunge.
  • Angel FallsThe only waterfall in the territory exceeding its drop.
  • Free-Leaping DropThe primary water column falls in a single open leap.
  • Challenging TerrainRiver surges and rugged paths complicate base access.
Faits
  • The cascade is recognized as a major free-leaping waterfall fed by the plateau summit.
  • Angel Falls is the sole waterfall in Venezuela with a greater vertical descent.
  • The lower stream trickles down to gather at the base of Kukenan Tepui.
  • The site is documented in international geographic and travel registries.
Source : Wikipedia · TravelHub · Wikidata

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