In search of the "Lost World"


It is common to see this mysterious tabletop mountain being swallowed by Wonton, and Monte Roraima, revered by locals as the home of a sacred paradise, is believed to be one of the oldest geological formations on Earth dating back 2 billion years. It's also one of the most coveted hikes among climbers.

Located on the border of Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana. It is a table mountain with steep edges and a flat top. Home to the Orinoco, Amazon, and many of Guyana's rivers, the cliffs are paved with countless shimmering waterfalls.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 1912 novel The Lost World was set in this part of Mount Roraima. It was home to pterodactyls and other pre-historical monsters. Also known as "Paradise Falls" in the animated film "Up", it is one of the 10 most beautiful tourist destinations in the world.

Mount Roraima is an explorer's paradise. From giant ferns to Crystal Valley to the incredible El Fosso Falls, the beauty of unique rock formations. The landscape you're looking at seems like a gift from a prehistoric story.

When the majestic sea of clouds covers the prairie land, a dreamy sky city leaps out of the clouds, as if ready to set sail. Sir Walter Raleigh, in The Discovery of Guyana, has a brief comment: "There is no place on this planet like this one."

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You can get a Venezuelan entry visa in Brazil, which takes about a week to process.
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It can be accessed from Venezuela, and in the small town of Santa Irina, just 10 kilometers from the Brazilian border, you can sign up for a local trek to Mount Roraima. There are no direct flights, so you can only fly to Puerto Ordaz and then arrive by off-road vehicle.

From the current situation in Venezuela, it is recommended to enter from Brazil, in the city of BoaVista, Roraima state, Brazil, you can sign up for a local hiking tour dedicated to the Roraima Mountain.

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Climbing Mount Roraima is not too difficult. The Roraima hike is accompanied by a porter service, which is also a source of income for struggling locals.
The tropical jungle on the mountainside is moist with plenty of rain, and the journey to the summit is not straight up. The road is slippery enough to hold on to protruding rocks and lean sideways to squeeze through narrow passages.

The top of Roraima is densely covered with pools, but only fast-moving water can be used for drinking and cooking. If entering from Venezuela, Paratepui is the starting point for the hike to Mount Roraima, which requires registration.
The whole hiking route is about 50 kilometers, the journey is about 6 days, and it takes about 3 days to reach Roraima Mountain, the first and second days of hiking will be easier, the third day is more difficult.

Mount Roraima hiking is suitable for generally healthy people, including the elderly who insist on exercise. Not recommended for children under 12 years old. Walking for four to six hours a day. The highest elevation is 2700 meters, and the maximum rise is 800 meters in one day.


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It's real chicken! Although it looks like a fake chicken leg

It is said that the name of this snack is Coxinhas, which originated in the 19th century of Brazil's industrial era, and is said to be a small snack sent by the factory to the workers, and then it is hugely popular and has become the most popular front dish in the restaurant snack bar. Delicious tube full ~

Today for the first time, have been amazed, great great great delicious! Freshly fried, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I ordered two flavors -- chicken and spinach with cheese. The chicken is finely chopped, with spices, and tastes delicious. Cheese spinach can be pulled, the taste is very refreshing ~ do not know where there is Seattle, search the address, it seems not a physical restaurant feel Brazilian food can go to try it!

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