San Rafael, Argentina Attractions

San Rafael was founded 1805, when the military outpost of Fort San Rafael was founded at the confluence of the Atuel and Diamante Rivers in the shadow of scenic peaks.

San Rafael is now a modern commercialized industrial center. The city possesses an active commercial center and various lodging and restaurants. Its clean, tree-lined streets are a source of local pride.

San Rafael is surrounded by rivers that irrigate the farms with diverse crops such corn, alfalfa, olive and fruit trees.

Outdoor pursuits such as hiking, biking and rafting are common. The Atuel Canyon is a white-water rafting destination.