San Rafael

San Rafael is a village in , and has an elevation of 2,500 metres. San Rafael is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Volcán Tacaná.

Volcano
Photo: Victrav, CC BY 3.0.
The volcano Tacaná is the second highest peak in Central America at 4,060 metres, located in the of western and southern . It is also known in Mexico as Volcán Tacina. is situated 4 km south of San Rafael.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Volcán Tacaná.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.
is an active stratovolcano that straddles the border between in and the of . It is a remote area with rugged terrain that is a popular destination for backpackers, mountain climbers, hikers, and nature watchers.

San Rafael

Latitude
15.16646° or 15° 9′ 59″ north
Longitude
-92.10664° or 92° 6′ 24″ west
Elevation
2,500 metres (8,202 feet)
Open location code
76795V8V+H8
Open­Street­Map ID
node 12797985588
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
9634829
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In Other Languages

“San Rafael” goes by many names.

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