Overview
Santa Elena de Uairén is a small frontier town in La Gran Sabana, Venezuela, strategically positioned near the Brazilian border. It serves as the essential gateway for trekking to Mount Roraima and visiting Angel Falls, the world's highest single-drop waterfall at 807m.
Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Border
The Venezuelan immigration authority is closed from 12:00-14:00 for passport stamps. Plan border crossings accordingly.
Language
Children in Santa Elena are educated in both Spanish and Pemon, an indigenous language of the local communities.
Transport
Buses to/from Santa Elena are extremely cold (7°C/45°F) and drivers refuse to raise the temperature. Book the morning bus from Boa Vista (07:00) for the best connection from Brazil.