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Voykit pocket guide · Venezuela
Colonia Tovar
Spend a day (6–8 h) exploring the German‑style town, or add a night for relaxed meals and walks; bus from Caracas ~3 h total.
Colonia Tovar is a small mountain town in Aragua with German heritage, cool climate and craft shops. Most sights are within walking distance, so a day is enough, but an overnight stay lets you enjoy the restaurants and night‑time ambience.
- Country
- Venezuela
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (dry, cooler)
- Avoid
- May–Oct (rainy, road closures possible)
- Stay
- 1 (optional) nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- VES
- Money
- Bring all funds as clean, small US dollar notes: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget VES 5,000–8,000 excl. bed · Mid VES 8,000–12,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Medical 911
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | VES 200–400 |
| Locally brewed beer | VES 500–800 |
| Paragliding flight | US$60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CCS · Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas)
- Bus to El Junquito then transfer to Colonia Tovar, total ~3 h (check traffic).
Typical fares
- Caracas → El Junquito → Colonia Tovar (bus)
- ≈ VES 1,500–2,500 total, 3 h (verify times)
- Paragliding tandem
- US$60 (≈ VES 250,000) (availability may vary)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Most of town is pedestrian‑friendly; park on arrival and walk. Limited parking; use the bus stop for arrivals.
See and do
Known for
- German architecture
- Beer factory
- Mountain scenery
- Handicrafts
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paragliding site near La Victoria | Taxi or local tour from town, about 30 min | ≈1 h round trip |
Sleep
- Posada Don Elicio
- Chalets with terraces, reservation required.
- Hotel Selva Negra
- Alpine‑style hotel with restaurant, at town base.
- Hotel Bergland
- 15 rooms + 4 cabins, up to 4 people per cabin.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasgraˈθjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwanˈto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the toilet? | ¿Dónde está el baño?ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Weekend traffic from Caracas can add hours; verify bus times.
- Parking is scarce; arrive early if driving.
- Roads are narrow and winding; drive cautiously.
Generally safe for tourists; watch traffic and keep valuables secure in crowded buses.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Colonia Tovar yet. Suggested stay: 1 (optional) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- German architecture
- Beer factory
- Mountain scenery
- Handicrafts
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Colonia Tovar, revision 4947792 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4947792
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/colonia-tovar). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.