Joan Maria Mundó i Freixas facts for kids
Juan María Mundó Freixas (born in Barcelona, Spain in 1877 – died in Ciudad Bolívar, 1932) was a Spanish explorer and a person who traded in diamonds. He is best known for his part in discovering the world's highest waterfall.
In 1927, Juan María Mundó Freixas went on an exciting trip. He traveled with his son and another Spanish explorer named Fèlix Cardona i Puig. Their journey took them to the southwest part of Venezuela.
Discovering Angel Falls
The expedition started in a place called San Pedro de las Bocas. From there, they followed the Caroni and Caruao rivers. Their goal was to reach the Auyán-tepui, a huge flat-topped mountain.
During this trip, they found a giant waterfall. Today, this amazing waterfall is known as Angel Falls. It was named after a pilot called Jimmie Angel. However, in the local language, the native people called it Churun Merú.
The World's Tallest Waterfall
Angel Falls is incredibly tall. It drops for more than 1 kilometer (about 0.6 miles). This makes it the highest waterfall in the entire world. It's a truly spectacular natural wonder.
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In Spanish: Juan María Mundó Freixas for kids
