A Young land, A land with future

The department of San Rafael is located 234 kilometers south of the City of Mendoza. The place has consolidated itself as a predictable and orderly city, which produces, grows, and develops in a planned manner.

Its geographical characteristics, climatic conditions, water resources, connectivity and an industrial park with customs turns it into a “development pole” where wine, agricultural, energy, mining, industrial and tourist bussines coexist.

There are legal conditions and institutional assistance for the installation and development of productive projects.

San Rafael has ideal conditions for agriculture, especially viticulture. This occurs thanks to the thermal amplitude, moderate winds, reduced cloudiness, low relative humidity, optimal soil conditions, and a six-month frost-free period.

The climate and soil advantages have allow the establishment of important wine and “sparkling wine” manufacturing companies in San Rafael, some of which are world-class.

Currently there are more than 60 wineries in San Rafael. They make wines of excellent quality and internationally awarded.
Another important activity is fruit production. Between peaches and plums, the south of Mendoza has 9,450 cultivated hectares.

Animal husbandry is a very important activity in San Rafael. Among goats, horses, pigs, sheep and cattle, our department has 286,215 animals. This means 21% of the total of the province of Mendoza.

San Rafael is surrounded by natural scenic beauties. It also has multiple spaces for enjoyment in public squares and parks.

It is recognized as a hospitable and orderly city. It welcomes visitors with its incredible flavors, landscapes, wineries and cultural centers. Visiting San Rafael is a unique and unforgettable experience.

San Rafael is one of the 5 most requested tourist destinations in Argentina.

San Rafael is supplied by two rivers: Diamante and Atuel.

The Diamante River watershed covers 12,523 kilometers. It has a hydraulic infrastructure made up of a system of dams and reservoirs.
The Atuel River watershed covers 29.721 kilometers. It includes part of San Rafael, General Alvear and Malargüe. It travels 417 kilometers from its source San Rafael has Universities, Colleges, Institutes and Technological Centers to educate and train professionals in different fields.

The conditions are optimal to develop the knowledge economy.

The different educational centers offer more than 90 study proposals. These include associate and bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees.

There is a place in the world, whose history is the synthesis of perseverance and love for the land. A paradise forged over more than 200 years of work by the hands of its men and women… Welcome to ‘the promised land’.