URUYEN

An optional excursion from Canaima are the Kavac Caves close to Uruyén.  Both places are in the southern part of the Auyentepui with a magnificent view of the tepui from the savannah. They are places that overwhelm you and make you feel like the master of the world one moment, and the next it reminds you that we are no more than a dot in the Universe. If you stay overnight at Campamento Uruyén (Instagram account @uruyencamp) or in Posada Kavac, don't miss stargazing at night from the Uruyén savannah; and if you are a fanatic, don't forget to bring your telescope.

 

It is almost mandatory to go to the Kavac Caves. You walk for half an hour accompanied by a native guide  from any of the neighboring villages who knows all the stones and the flora of the area. At the end of the walk you have to cross some slippery stones without difficulty finally you get to a stream where you can swim and spend some time enjoying the place. There is a lot of silica, which is quartz that has been pulverized for millions of years. There is a waterfall which has a drop of about 300 ft. Totally exciting!  Usually the excursion includes lunch in the village.

 

In Uruyén there is a similar excursion but it includes a longer walk through the savannah, about 45 minutes, and then into the jungle for another 45 minutes. At the end you'll be ewarded with a narrow gorge and its waterfall. The enerrgy that surrounds this place is unique.

 

I have been to Southeast Venezuela twice, both in May and there was zero plague, but that privilege has its months in the year. Also the ride in curiara (like a wooden boat)  to Angel Falls has its ideal times in the year that begins with the arrival of the rains. In times of drought  you may have to carry your curiara part of the way.

 

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