On the border of three states is a huge mountain of Roraima (Venezuela, Guyana, Brazil).This natural wonder is the highest point of the Guiana Highlands, the height of 2810 m peaks. Roraima is a type of table mountains, or tepuis, which translated from Indian language means "house of the gods."The uniqueness of this place is its isolation from the outside world.Here, for centuries and millennia formed the unique flora and fauna, so you can see lots of mountain dwellers, which is no longer in any corner of the planet.
Mount Roraima has a flat top area of about 34 km2.It was formed as a result of the destruction of the plateau, which occurred billions of years ago, so these tops are considered the most ancient on earth.Most tourists come to the mountains to enjoy downhill skiing, but go to Venezuela for a completely different impression.On the tepuis is impossible to go down, because they are the ideal sandy-rocky surface obryvchatymi rocks.
For a long time Mount Roraima never bent climbers, even the most skillful could not climb the cliffs.For the first time the human foot stepped on the summit in 1884.Then researchers discovered was a ledge on the part of Venezuela, only it is possible to climb up.The researchers were surprised by what they saw: a huge plateau seemed cold island lost among the shroud and tropical forests, located at the foot, but it was found on top of a huge number of endemic plants, as well as unusual animals.Some turned out to be carnivorous flora.There were also discovered waterfalls, falling down from the cliffs of Roraima, they flow into the Orinoco, Amazon and Essequibo.
Everything here seems to be unusual, primitive, it is not surprising, since for many millions of years on the plateau no man has gone before.Mount Roraima looks not only majestic, but mysteriously, this perception is largely due to a cloud of mist that shrouds the landscape constantly.The local nature has become a source of inspiration for the famous writer Arthur Conan Doyle, because after taking part in an expedition to raise to the top of Roraima, he wrote the book "The Lost World" - about the plateau, which is inhabited by dinosaurs.
Mount Roraima is known favorable climate conducive to the growth of a unique vegetation.Tourists are always surprised when they meet on their way the whole plantation of unfamiliar plants, so these tours are interesting for nature lovers.Even without rising to the top, near the foot of the plateau you can see a lot of interesting and admire the stunning scenery.Among the travelers there are rumors that in the local rivers, you can find real gold nuggets.
Nowadays among outdoor enthusiasts also very popular Mount Roraima.Photos landscapes fascinate and leave no one indifferent, so you should come here once and will want to come again and again.Optional climb to the very top of the plateau to get cheerfulness and positive emotions.Even sightseeing, centered at the foot of the mountain, bring a lot of impressions.
