Colonia Tovar is small — a day is enough to see the centre, the church, the museums, and the weekend market. The town is best treated as a walking and eating destination: the steep lanes and half-timbered houses reward a slow wander, and the bakeries and beer halls are part of the experience. Pico Codazzi, the highest peak in the surrounding range, makes a worthwhile excursion for anyone wanting to combine the town with a stretch in the cloud forest.