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Cabañas Hessen
Colonia Tovar
Comfortable rooms and cabins in the historic center that accept pets.
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Boutique hotels in Colonia Tovar
A Black Forest-style mountain village founded by German settlers, with chalet posadas among cool pines.
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Where to stay in Colonia Tovar
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Hotel Bergland
Colonia Tovar
A hotel with 15 rooms and four private cabins that sleep up to four, on the road to La Victoria.
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Hotel Selva Negra
Colonia Tovar
One of the oldest hotels in the village, built in Alpine style with some chalets and an excellent restaurant.
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Posada Don Elicio
Colonia Tovar
Individual chalets or suites with their own outdoor terraces, a Mediterranean restaurant and mountain views, by reservation only.
Colonia Tovar was founded in 1843 by German settlers from the Black Forest, and its steep, flower-hung streets still have half-timbered houses, German bakeries and breweries and a Gothic-style church. At about 1,800 meters, the air is cool, and the village is a popular weekend escape from Caracas, about two hours away.
Where to stay
Posada Don Elicio, in the La Ballesta sector, is described as one of the best posadas in the village, with individual chalets or suites with outdoor terraces, a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine and mountain views, by reservation only. Hotel Selva Negra is one of the oldest hotels, built in true Alpine style with chalets and an excellent restaurant. Hotel Bergland has 15 rooms and four private cabins, and Cabañas Hessen is in the historic center.
Good to know
Weekends bring crowds and traffic, and midweek visits are quiet. Wikivoyage listings may be dated, so confirm each property is open. Try the sausages, strawberries and local beer, and take a light jacket for the evenings.
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Questions about Colonia Tovar
How many boutique hotels are there in Colonia Tovar?
We list 4 boutique hotels in Colonia Tovar, including Cabañas Hessen, Hotel Bergland and Hotel Selva Negra.
