San Rafael Travel Guide

 trvlrtom Says:  Once you've tried wine tasting, you might enjoy a similar experience with olive oil. Yancanelo, located just outside of San Rafael on the road to Mendoza, has a small museum that includes a tour and tasting. It's actually quite interesting. The shop has a good variety of... 

 trvlrtom Says:  River rafting along the Rio Atuel is a very popular activity just outside of San Rafael. There is no shortage of agencies that provide complete packages that include transportation and all the gear necessary. Check at the tourist office in San Rafael for all the information... 

 trvlrtom Says:  Ketobac is the place in San Rafael to shop for local and regional chocolates, as well as alfajores, wines and other goods. There is a lot of variety here, and the service is very helpful. 

 anabelsousa Says:  Valle Grande is just in the way back from Atuel Cannyon, this place is sorrounded by mountains, and a lot of peace.The most typical picture is "The submarine"This is in the upper part, then you go down and see Atuel River... 

 anabelsousa Says:  Near Diamond River, you can see one of the most beatiful scenery in San Rafael, is just 35 km from the city center.It has a lake about 700 has. where you can fishing, and do nautical sports, hiking, mountain climbing etc. There is a Private Club (it's posible rent a house... 

 anabelsousa Says:  In the way back to San Rafael City, is the Atuel Cannyon, where the erosion produced by teh wind and water have been modeled rocks that form a beatiful and amazing landscape 

 anabelsousa Says:  After 1/2 hour trip on the 173 road, we get to "Cuesta de los Terneros" (Calf's hill), where is possible to see all the city and the valley where are a lot of farms.In an hour, we stay in El Nihuil, an enormous lake where people do nautical sports (kayak, windsurf, canoa,... 

 msocolin Says:  Terrazas Apartments provides temporary rental of furnished & serviced apartments. We rented a 1 room apartment for $90 (argentine pesos) per night, plus $10 per night for private parking. The room is comfortable. It has cable TV, internet, a mini fridge, a microwave oven, a... 

 msocolin Says:  This is a cozy restaurant with great food and desserts. The type of food comprises local meats (like lamb, pork, etc), pastas, and regional cuisine. The dishes come very well served, that make you want to eat them! Absolutely recommendable! I ate pork chops with potatoes,... 

 msocolin Says:  Cabañas de Campo, was recommended to us be the concierge at our hotel. It's an all-you-can-eat parrilla (barbeque) in San Rafael, and the cost is $16 (Argentine pesos, more or less 5 USD) per person. The place is not very nice, and the food is not that great. We ate ok, but... 

 anabelsousa Says:  At night (I think is only fri and sat, but ask the locals) there are a lot of bars in the main Ave. (Hipolito Yrigoyen), everypeople is there....and you have all the options... but for drinking something I think the best is Lorenzo, is a small place, all made in wood, and it... 

 anabelsousa Says:  Everypeople knows El Nihuil for its lake, and its dike, but if you are more than one day in San Rafael, you can go to the dunes, and you can do alternative sports like sandboard, or just passed in a 4x4, or whatever you want....enjoy it!