San Rafael
In the Cuyo region, a city with a world of options to enjoy is waiting for you at the foot of the Andes Mountains.
Adventure and nature, food and drink, fun, sports and relaxation, history and culture. Where are you going to start enjoying San Rafael? Discover the landscapes of Valle Grande, El Nihuil and the Atuel Canyon. Tour El Tigre and Los Reyunos, Agua de Toro and Vieja Villa 25 de Mayo reservoirs. Go trekking and rafting, kayaking and windsurfing, rock climbing and jet skiing, rappelling and paragliding. Set out on horseback, mountain bike and ATV rides.
Do you love excursions? Begin by the Atuel Circuit and travel through the tourist village of El Nihuil, the dunes that were the scene of the Dakar, and the Valle Grande [Great Valley] with its emerald green water mirror. Continue on El Sosneado Circuit and explore inactive volcanoes, natural springs and extreme mountain landscapes. Go up Cuesta de los Terneros one thousand meters high. Live it all in the province of Mendoza.
Geographic location: Province of Mendoza, Cuyo region.
How to get there: By plane, to the airport of the city of San Rafael. By car, via Ruta Nacional 143 or by bus from a large number of points in the country.
Area: 31,235 sq km
Altitude: 690 meters above sea level
Climate: Arid, warm and cold. Dry summers with wide temperature range and more humid winters with probable snowfall.
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Take warm clothes in winter (July to September). In summer (December to March), take a light coat for the night. Also, take comfortable preferably light-colored clothes, insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat or cap. Wear suitable footwear for the activity to be carried out.