You Won't Believe This Is Venezuela 4k

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I spent one month solo-exploring Venezuela, a country I’ve dreamed of visiting since childhood, ever since I first watched the movie Up in 2009, which was inspired by Angel Falls and Mount Roraima.

Together with a porter and two other guides, I spent the first 10 days hiking Mount Roraima for almost 100 kms, reaching the farthest point possible. With no signal and limited food and drone batteries, I had to be very selective about what to capture, patiently waiting for the moment I had come for: filming La Proa as I had always imagined. After returning from Mount Roraima, I saw the immense potential this country holds, so I continued my journey to the Orinoco Delta. I spent three days exploring the area with Orinoco Delta Lodge, an unforgettable experience. From there, I traveled to Canaima National Park to witness and film the world's tallest waterfall—my long-time dream, inspired by the movie Up. Although I spent a night near the waterfall and captured some good drone shots, I felt it wasn’t enough to fully complement Hans Zimmer’s music. So, I took a helicopter to fly over and land at the falls. I had only two minutes to capture everything before the weather changed and the clouds completely obscured the view, forcing us to leave quickly. My last stop was Los Llanos, a 14-hour bus ride from Caracas. Inspired by @Diaz's photos of this place, I was able to complete my film with the last two shots that brought everything together.

This experience has been life-changing, not only because of the country’s natural wonders but also because of its people, who were incredibly cheerful and willing to help, despite the economic challenges they face. I promised myself to create a video that would truly represent Venezuela and show the world what it deserves. It certainly won’t be my last visit to Venezuela, as there is so much more to explore.