Location: La Colonia Tovar
Top Things to do in La Colonia Tovar
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Top 5 Things to do in La Colonia Tovar, Central Region
Colonia Tovar (English: Tovar Colony) is a town of Venezuela, capital of the municipality Tovar in Aragua state. Founded in 1843 by a group of immigrants from the then independent state of the Grand Duchy of Baden (later incorporated into Germany), it is characterized by the maintenance of the cultural imprint of their origin, so it is called "the Germany of the Caribbean". The economy depends primarily on agriculture and tourism; and the town is located 42 km (26 mi) from Caracas. The Colonia is known for its temperate crops (peaches, strawberries, beets, cauliflower, carrots, cabbage, chard, broccoli, lettuce, onions and potatoes) and their derivatives. Since 1990 it has shown a high rate of population growth, rising from 3,373 to 21,000 inhabitants in 2016.
Restaurants in La Colonia Tovar
1. Paragliding Venezuela
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Fly as a Passenger on a Tandem Paraglider with Expert Pilots and the latest gear in one of the most beautiful places in Venezuela!
2. La Casita Del Arbol
3. Saint Martin's Church (La Iglesia de San Martin)
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4.5 based on 192 reviews
At the center of town, Saint Martin's Church is a reminder of La Colonia Tovar's German history. The church's L-shape and stunning stained-glass windows make it well worth a trip.
Reviewed By Efrenchos - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Is a little church for the faithfull people, the bells is the iconic on the town, because, the sound indicate the spotless, the afternoon n the night.
4. Tovar Brewery (Cerveceria Tovar)
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
The Cerveceria Tovar is a great part of the tradition of La Colonia Tovar, the German colonial town that surrounds it. It became Venezuela's first microbrewery in 1988 and now produces Cerveza Tovar, a brew that is very popular in local circles.
5. Cerveceria Benitz
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
