The tallest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls, located in Venezuela's Canaima National Park. Angel Falls plunges an impressive 3,212 feet (979 meters) from the edge of the Auyán-tepui, with an uninterrupted drop of 2,648 feet (807 meters). Named after Jimmy Angel, an American aviator who first flew over the falls in the 1930s, it has become a popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The unique geological formations around the falls and the surrounding rainforest ecosystem contribute to its stunning beauty and ecological significance, attracting visitors from around the globe.