Major city · 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.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- VES
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (dry, cooler)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy, road closures possible)
- Airport
- CCS
- Nights
- 1 (optional)
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- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
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- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Colonia Tovar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Bring all funds as clean, small US dollar notes: see Insurance & payments above.Venezuela-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; watch traffic and keep valuables secure in crowded buses.
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 Medical
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCCS Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas) (Bus to El Junquito then transfer to Colonia Tovar, total ~3 h (check traffic).).
- Getting aroundMost of town is pedestrian‑friendly; park on arrival and walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeVES 200–400
- BeerLocally brewed beerVES 500–800
- Budget bedPosada Don Elicio chalet, a night, per personVES 3,000
- Mid-range bedHotel Selva Negra double, a night, per roomVES 12,000
- High-end bedHotel Selva Negra double, a night, per roomVES 18,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget VES 5,000 · Mid VES 8,000 · High VES 12,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CCS Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas) (Bus to El Junquito then transfer to Colonia Tovar, total ~3 h (check traffic).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Dec–Mar. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Apr (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Colonia Tovar: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Most of town is pedestrian‑friendly; park on arrival and walk. Limited parking; use the bus stop for arrivals.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Paragliding site near La Victoria
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
Taxi or local tour from town, about 30 min
Tandem flight US$60 (availability may vary).
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- VES 5,000–8,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- VES 8,000–12,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Selva Negra double1 × 1 night × VES 12,000 | VES 12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × VES 8,000 | VES 16,000 |
| Bus Caracas → El Junquito → Colonia Tovar (round trip)2 × VES 2,000 · verify schedule | VES 4,000 |
| Paragliding tandem flight2 × VES 250,000 · US$60 (availability may vary) | VES 500,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | VES 53,200 |
| Trip total≈ VES 292,600 per person per day, bed included | VES 585,200 |
2026 estimate in VES; flights and international transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | VES 200–400 |
| Locally brewed beer | VES 500–800 |
| Paragliding flight | US$60 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Weekend traffic from Caracas can add hours; verify bus times.
- Parking is scarce; arrive early if driving.
- Roads are narrow and winding; drive cautiously.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Medical
- 911
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Emergency
- Police911
- Medical911
Embassy
US consular services are in Caracas; check the embassy website for updates.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- 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)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (graˈθjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwanˈto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the toilet? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Colonia Tovar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar (dry, cooler) · avoid May–Oct (rainy, road closures possible)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel Selva Negra for relaxed dining.
- Combine with a day trip to nearby Valencia (≈1 h drive).
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