Water flows from Kaieteur Falls at 23,400 cubic feet per second.

By no surprise, Kaieteur is also among the most powerful waterfalls in the world.

The falls are especially remote, surrounded by the lush rainforest of Guyana.

Kaieteur waterfall with rust-colored water plummeting with force

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For a longer adventure, you could also opt for three days of overland travel by road or river.

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Kaieteur Falls surrounded by lush rainforest vegetation

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