Andes
Mérida
Rangel Municipality

San Rafael

San Rafael is a locality in , and has an elevation of 3,114 metres. San Rafael is situated nearby to the village , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Alto Portachuelo.

Peak
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is a peak, which is situated 4 km north of San Rafael.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Apartaderos and Mucuchíes.

Town
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is a small Andean town in Mérida State, . Located at an altitude of 3,505 metres, it is the highest town in Venezuela, surrounded by páramo vegetation, the town has tourism facilities such as restaurants, gift shops and small hotels. is situated 4 km northeast of San Rafael.

Town
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is a town in the of , . It is at an altitude of 2,983 meters and has a cool climate, with an average temperature of 11 °C. The town was founded by Bartolomé Gil Naranjo in 1586. is situated 6 km southwest of San Rafael.

San Rafael

Latitude
8.76912° or 8° 46′ 9″ north
Longitude
-70.87385° or 70° 52′ 26″ west
Elevation
3,114 metres (10,217 feet)
Open location code
67WFQ49G+JF
Geo­Names ID
3627746
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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