South of the Orinoco, the land begins to rise. Here, the Earth is incredibly old—over 2 billion years old. This region is famous for tepuis , the massive, flat-topped mountains that rise like giant tables out of the jungle. These tepuis are "lost worlds" themselves. Their tops are so isolated that unique plants and animals have evolved there, found nowhere else on Earth. Angel Falls, the tallest waterfall in the world, pours from one of these tepuis.
This is not a land, but a water world. The Orinoco River is one of the longest in South America. This region is the river itself, its islands, and its banks. During the rainy season, the river can swell to over 50 miles wide! It is full of strange creatures: the giant river otter, the electric eel, and the mythical Tonina (river dolphin). The river is the highway, the kitchen, and the lifeblood for the people who live along its shores. regiones naturales de venezuela
Heading east from the lake, the mountains disappear. As far as the eye can see, there is a flat, green carpet of grass. This is the Llanos , the great plains. It has two faces: during the rainy season, much of it floods, becoming a temporary watery world. During the dry season, it’s a hot savanna. This is the kingdom of the llanero (the cowboy), the capybara (the world's largest rodent), the jaguar, and the fierce, red howler monkey. South of the Orinoco, the land begins to rise
To the northwest, along the Caribbean Sea, lies a dry, hilly region. Here, the vegetation is tough and thorny, like cactus and tuna (prickly pear). This region gives way to beautiful sandy beaches and small fishing villages. It is the land of goats, salt flats, and a sun that shines fiercely. It feels like a true Caribbean paradise, but wilder and drier than the islands. These tepuis are "lost worlds" themselves