Source: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonia_Tovar
(Church of Colonia Tovar)

Hello friends I hope you are very well, our country Venezuela is beautiful, it has so much to offer, I already talk about the angel jump, the biggest water fall in the world, it is a pride for us. Now I want to talk about Colonia Tovar, that little piece of Germany that offers us a wonderful stay.

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Who has not visited Colonia Tovar, with that wonderful climate, who has not eaten their strawberries with cream, their peaches, cookies, sighs, so divine sausages. It is a pity that many businesses have had to close their doors because of the situation in the country, what I want to tell you with this is that Venezuela, despite everything for what is happening, is still one of the most beautiful countries in the world, we have too many beautiful landscapes and nature even to give as gifts, we are all proud to be Venezuelans and one day we will return to make the Venezuela we had free.

Source: https://steemit.com/spanish/@nanycousinmata/conociendo-la-colonia-tovar
(Entrance to Colonia Tovar)

Colonia Tovar located in Venezuela, is the capital of Tovar municipality, in the state of Aragua. It was founded in 1843 by a group of German immigrants who came from the then independent state of Baden (later incorporated into Germany). It is characterized by maintaining the cultural imprint of its origin, for what is called "the Germany of the Caribbean" or "The German people of Venezuela." It is famous for its culture, its temperate climate and the warmth of its people. It depends basically on agriculture (where temperate climate crops such as peaches, strawberries, beet, cauliflower, carrot, cabbage, chard, broccoli, lettuce, chives and potatoes stand out) and tourism, is located 42 km west of Caracas and a height of 1700 meters above sea level. It has a very varied German cuisine, its main dish being the different types of sausages such as sausages.

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Source: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonia_Tovar

Colonia Tovar has incredible landscapes and a privileged climate of about 16 centigrade due to the height of 1,800 above sea level. Its excellent restaurants are a must stop where you can taste the delicious dishes from Germany, such as churros, golfeados, cookies, sighs, strawberries with cream, Polish and German sausage, jams and craft beers, among others.

Source: http://grupomaitours.com/destinos-en-venezuela/que-hacer-en-la-colonia-tovar/
(German sausage)

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(Golfeado)

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(Strawberries with cream)

HOW TO GET:

Colonia Tovar can be reached from several points:

• From Caracas by the traditional way, going up the Junquito.

• From the central coast, going up through Carayaca

• From Los Teques: Road via El Jarillo, by San Pedro or Lagunetica.

• From the Regional Highway of the Center: Vía La Victoria - Colonia Tovar

CELEBRATIONS:

Here you can also find various festivities as they are, carnivals: it is a very colorful and cheerful party where Jokilis and gorillas parades are performed, the Jokilis (mixture between harlequin and jester) wear a red suit, with Fringes on the neck, sleeves, waist and legs, in which you can see bells. They are given a three-pointed cap, white gloves and pointed shoes. They also have a wooden mask, made for each Jokili in particular, and carry a wooden rod with a rope and at the other end a pig's bladder, with which they beat in the form of a game to the visitors who get their way , when they take the streets of the town

Source: http://globovision.com/article/arlequines-invaden-la-colonia-tovar-para-celebrar-carnavales/

Easter eggs: It is another of the traditions that colonists maintain, consists of preparing chocolate eggs, which are cooked and are usually colored with a product popularly known as viki-viki, specifically, colored powders. The eggs are hidden in the brush and the children are told that they are placed there by a rabbit. The children's task is to find them and once they are consumed.

On April 8: the foundation of the colony is celebrated: cultural activities are held in the Plaza Bolívar. The celebrations include parades of floats, in which educational institutions, dance groups and local and invited cultural associations participate. The annual election of the queen of Colonia Tovar is also carried out.

Festivities in honor of San Martín de Tours: It is the patron of all travelers, and is honored on November 11. In the Church, there is an image of the saint, which was brought by the founders from Baden. The Fair of Flowers, Fruits and Handicrafts is also held on that day, where prizes are awarded for the excellence of the products produced in the municipality.

Festivals: Two annual festivals are held, usually between March and April, one, and the other between August and September. One of them is Cultural Heritage of the Municipality, according to the Decree of the Mayor of Tovar, which has been held since 1992, and is known as the Colonia Tovar International Chamber Music Festival. The second is Amigos de la Música de Cámara Colonia Tovar and has been performed since 1997.

The Oktoberfest-Beer Festival: and could not miss a celebration from Germany, the Oktoberfest or also called "Beer Festival", is a traditional festival, in which different activities ranging from games are made recreational with beers, food tasting , live shows (with groups brought from Germany) to craft brewing.

Source: http: //www.isaacs.ie/de/18-september-5-october-2014-oktoberfest/

Christmas: Here converge the German and Venezuelan traditions. Parrandas, Christmas carols, traditions such as the wreath and advent calendars, traditional sweets and the cold of the time.

Source: http://www.noticias24.com/fotos/noticia/14026/en-fotos-la-colonia-tovar-se -full-of-light-and-gives-home-to-the-christmas /

PLACES OF INTEREST:

Museum of History and Handicrafts: The Museum was founded by Dr. Néstor Rojas on March 20, 1970, and offers a thorough investigation about the history, customs and traditions of the German people.

Source: http: //www.turismoenaragua.com.ve/museos/museo-de-la-colonia-tovar-2/ </ center>

Plaza Codazzi: in 2001 the Italian community Veneti nel Mondo together with German descendants of Colonia Tovar unveiled a monument in tribute to its founder Agustin Codazzi with the inscription "honored Italy for his extraordinary contribution to the greatness of Venezuela" .

Source: http: //www.esacademic.com/dic.nsf/eswiki/281844

Cervecería Tovar: the first Venezuelan beer was made in Colonia Tovar, in 1843, as soon as the founders arrived. The production of it has been maintained since then. Its production is carried out by Cervecería Tovar CA and preserves the quality of the standards required by the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516.

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Historical center: Several buildings in the center of the city and around the Plaza Bolívar constitute the historical axis of the colony. The most representative buildings are the Church of San Martín de Tours, the Codazzi house and the Old School, all in the lower part of the town. As it is the busiest place there are many restaurants, cafes, craft shops, as well as services such as public telephones, parking lots and toilets.

Breikanz Shopping Center: is located in the center of Colonia Tovar, on Codazzi Street. It is a series of shops that offer handicrafts from Germany and typical of the region. Chops, sausages and sausages from Vienna are also offered.

Source: http://www.elimpulso.com/noticias/actualidad/fotos-el-pueblo-aleman-de-venezuela-cumple-173-anos-llena-de-tradicion-europea

Pico Codazzi Natural Monument: It is the highest point of Colonia Tovar, its peak is located at 2,425 meters above sea level and it is the "Cruz del Picacho" which is the highest illuminated cross in Venezuela, which can be seen from almost any point of the Municipality and welcomes those who are arriving to Colonia Tovar. The only way to get there is by a 30 minute walk through a path that leads from the road that goes to Victoria. At the top you can see a monumental panoramic view of Colonia Tovar and the Caribbean Sea. It is advisable to take precautions during the summer because there are usually many wasps.

Giant Cedar: Cedar of great size, approximately 50 meters high and 22 meters of perimeter, with more than 100 years old, its only access is through a path of approximately 100 meters from the road leading to Florida There is no signage, so it is suggested to hire a tour.

Source: http://www.turismoenaragua.com.ve/turismo-ecologico/pico-codazzi/

Puerto Cruz and Puerto Maya: At the entrance to the Colonia Tovar, there is a fork that leads to the beach of Puerto Cruz and Puerto Maya, two excellent places of the Caribbean beach.

Paragliding: Near Colonia Tovar, both towards El Jarillo and towards Victoria, Paragliding can be practiced with the help of qualified instructors.

Source: https://energiamundo.com/frio-montana-colonia-tovar/

** Petroglífos:** In the Tovar municipality there are more than 5000 petroglyphs (indigenous writing in stones) with interesting designs, attributed to the indigenous Panariguas, Curinares, Teques and Quiriquires.

Source: https://lostinbergen.wordpress.com/petroglifo-colonia-tovar/

Definitely Colonia Tovar, is the best place to give yourself an incredible vacation and enjoy it to the fullest!

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