Cordero is a quiet Andean town in the state of Táchira, in western Venezuela, set among cool mountain scenery. It is a place for an unhurried visit, where the pace of daily life is slower than in the larger cities of the region and the surrounding countryside is never far away.
What a visit offers
- Fresh highland air, a welcome change for travellers arriving from warmer lowland areas
- Scenic views over the surrounding countryside and mountain slopes
- Warm, friendly local hospitality
- Regional Andean cuisine to sample at local eating places
Who it suits
Cordero suits visitors who want to see a smaller Venezuelan town rather than a major tourist centre. Those interested in everyday life in Táchira will find it an authentic setting, and anyone looking for a restful stop in the mountains can spend time walking, looking out over the landscape and talking with residents.
The town is also known as Cordero de Táchira, the name you may see on maps and in travel listings. Because Cordero is a small place, plan ahead for transport and accommodation, and check current arrangements locally before you travel.
