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U ruyén at the foot of Tepuy

This camp is an excellent option for those who love adventure and the unknown, they like to do trekking in inhospitable places, rich in legends and myths

Bolivar State with the surface of 240,528 km2, (26.24%) of the national territory is undoubtedly an ideal place for all lovers of nature and adventure activities in all its forms and alternatives. In this sense, there are places in the region Guyanese as Uruyén camp, located in the heart of the Guayana Shield, which many climbers and curious about the benefits of natural environments, and mysterious virgin, can not fail to know, and more If the site is good for trekking.

And it is to walk at the foot of Auyán Tepuy, one of the oldest geological formations on earth, as a faithful guardian of each step that gives the visitor, is very particular, many think that only one in the world. Therefore, the adventure sports, the observation of flora and fauna, among other activities that can be developed in this region of the Gran Sabana is indeed a delight.

For that reason, members of Explore through various tour operators, make efforts to make this paradise of the country, a reference point, where adventure tourism and outdoor activities like speaking in Venezuela and outside.
The adventure starts when people move from Ciudad Bolivar to Uruyén by plane. Before arriving at the camp, an overflight by the majestic Angel Falls.
Once on shore, the trek begins from the camp to be Uruyén fate Yurwán River Cave, which houses an impressive cascade of sacred connotation Pemón for the hosts. The route of this hike in the middle of the jungle in Guyana is about three hours, and during the journey of about eight kilometers, crossing savannas, rivers, several waterfalls, as well as roads with stones carved by Mother Nature, each step is always under the care and watchful eye of local people Pemón, mainly by the family Carballo, who are natives of the valley Uruyén, and are responsible to convey confidence to the amazed visitors to feel part of the site.
The river Yurwán, rich in minerals, gold and it seems to be very warm when in truth is as cold as it could be water from a river in the Andean region. However, there is no doubt that perhaps the most impressive short of that issue is constantly monitoring the Auyán Tepuy, training in the Guayana Shield largest in the area, which seems to have its eyes on each person who dare to go explore this majestic region, which gives the impression that the time had stopped in the prehistoric era.
So the place is also rich in legends and mythology, which hosts the kind Pemón, not ever hesitate to share their beliefs and wisdom with their guests.