The central square in San Rafael is dominated by a huge bronze statue of San Martin, whose heroic crossing of the Andes started not far away. The plaza is well-lit, quiet and safe and full of couples, kids on bikes and people enjoying its shade. The present park boundaries were established in...
Nearly everyone gets around by bike in the incredibly bike-friendly city of San Rafael. To join up with the locals, the best rental spot is Bicipartes. Bikes cost $4.75 for a half day and $6.35 for a full day. The friendly staff will take you back to a large back patio strewn with bikes and let...
The cathedral dominates the northeastern corner of the Plaza General San Martin and is an attractive if not stunning representation of neo-roman architecture. Inaugurated in 1952, it was declared the cathedral of the San Rafael diocese in 1961. The building extends back from along Carlos Pellegrini...
Just ten blocks from the heart of downtown, this park is a long strip (sometimes) of green that fills with locals on summer evenings. There is an outdoor amphitheater where concerts and plays are held during the warm months. A dirt bike track provides for some good viewing entertainment and the...
Started in 1995 by Ricardo Jurado, Viñas del Golf is just outside of the Cuadro Venegas, a scenic, remote area. A nine-hole course forms almost a square through the vineyards. There is also a driving range and the winery opened in 2003. Although fairly new, a passion for golf and wine has given...