VIII. 24. Colonia Tovar, Venezuela (6): German´s Place around the Mountain

When I was living in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela during Dec 2008 until June 2010, I had a good time during a visit to Colonia Tovar. Colonia Tovar is a charming place, about 60 km to the west by driving a car from Caracas.

German architecture. I am taking pictures around this small village.

This place was born in 19^th century when the Independence´s war was over. Thanked to Agustin Codazzi who took the german immigrants to install in this new place and built this place (which is around the montagne) like german architecture.

The church and the statue of Codazzi (right below).

And now, Colonia Tovar becomes one of the tourist places – a must visit – in Venezuela and it still keeps their german´s tradition.

Most of the architectures in this small village built in german´s way. And also the restaurants, cafes and bar. Even more, the waiters and waitrisses are still wearing their costumes traditionals nowdays.

Colonia Tovar during xmas in Dec 2008.

And how about the language? Yes, most of the old generations are still speaking german and the new generations are speaking Spanish.

With cold and fresh temperature around the mountain, it is like we were in Germany.

If one day you will visit Venezuela and you don´t have much time to spend around Venezuela, Colonia Tovar is a good choice to discover another side of this country.

Auf Wiedersehen! ¡Hasta Luego!

Where Colonia Tovar is.

Photo map: google map.

Thank you LGN for a nice visit.