Colonia Tovar is a town located high in the mountains of the state of Aragua, Venezuela, this population has the particular characteristic that was founded by Germans in the nineteenth century, so its architecture, culture and customs are still in force. This is how this town became one of the most important tourist attractions in the region, it is normal to see visitors from different parts of the country walking through the streets trying to live a different experience in pure German style.
To get to Colonia Tovar from the place where I live, you have to go up the mountain on a road that can be complicated and dangerous, the car must be in perfect condition to withstand the steep ups and downs that constantly appear on the road. Before arriving at Colonia Tovar, we stopped at a restaurant for breakfast, there we enjoyed some delicious pastries and took the first pictures of the trip, the view from the top of the mountain is spectacular.
The church and the central square
The first thing tourists do when they arrive at Colonia Tovar is to go to the church San Martin de Tours and the central square, these structures perfectly embody the German architecture which is characterized by triangular red roofs and white walls with black lines, this is something that strikes visitors as it is a type of architecture that does not exist here, so being there can give the impression that you are in another country. As you can see in the photos, the church and the square are in a perfect state of maintenance, ideal for hanging out and resting after a walk.
Other places and viewpoints
Another attraction of Colonia Tovar is to walk through the different streets as we can find dozens of commercial establishments which offer traditional German food, different types of sausages, cookies, fruits such as strawberries, peaches and plums, as well as wines and beers. Enjoying German gastronomy intensifies the experience as it allows tourists to delve deeper into German culture.
Towards the outskirts of the most crowded area, we can find places where the view high up in the mountains is wonderful, you can see the houses down the hill which look beautiful with their red roofs which allow them to be seen from a distance.
To make the tour through the different areas of Colonia Tovar we had to pay a transfer service which had a cost of $ 8 per person, although it is true that we have a car, it is best that the tour is guided by someone who knows every street and attraction because it is easy to get lost in these small streets. The truth is that I lived a beautiful experience on this trip, Colonia Tovar is a magical place that offers a very different architectural and cultural alternative to that of this country and that is undoubtedly a great advantage.
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