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San Rafael (Nayarit)

We have collected many facts about the tiny town of San Rafael, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 2 inhabitants of Nayarit.

The town of San Rafael (Nayarit) belongs to the municipality of Bahía de Banderas. There are 2 inhabitants and it is 22 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playas Vallarta is 17 km away. The Magical Town of Sayulita is 39 minutes away by car (35 km). It is the most populated town in the position #193 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that San Rafael is located at 6.5 kilometers (in direction North) from the locality of San José del Valle, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. Also, from the capital of the municipality (Valle de Banderas) it is at 4.4 kilometers in direction West. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of San Rafael.

#1 Where is San Rafael? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of San Rafael in Nayarit? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in San Rafael.

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#2 The population of San Rafael (Nayarit) is 2 inhabitants

Population data in San Rafael (Nayarit)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010			2

Evolution of the population in San Rafael: Total   Men   Women PueblosAmerica.com has been offering reliable and updated information about Mexican towns and cities since 2007. All the data we present is sourced from official Mexican government sources and has been validated by multiple academic articles.. Learn more.

#3 Satellite photo of San Rafael

With the satellite map of San Rafael will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Bahía de Banderas. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of San Rafael.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near San Rafael

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of San Rafael, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to San Rafael so you can contact them:

• HOTEL VILLA CATALINA: 3 km away, direction South (2 minutes by car)
• HOTEL SAN VICENTE: 2 km away, direction East (2 minutes by car)
• HOTEL POSADA: 3 km away, direction East (2 minutes by car)
• MOTEL LA ESTANCIA: 4 km away, direction Southwest (3 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in San Rafael

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in San Rafael? The list of the best places to visit in San Rafael and nearby locations.
The best beaches in San Rafael to enjoy water sports:

• Playas Vallarta: A 17 km walk (163 minutes) or 17 minutes by car, heading South.

Las mejores montes de San Rafael para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Cerro Las Canoas (719 meters): 16.0 km walk (292 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro La Mona (508 meters): 18.3 km walk (322 minutes), heading Southeast.

Magical Towns to visit when in San Rafael:

• Sayulita (Nayarit): Don't miss "La Plaza Pública", 39 km, heading Northwest (35 minutes by car)

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of San Rafael?:

• San Clemente de Lima (9561 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (3 minutes by car)
• Los Laureles (7 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (3 minutes by car)
• San Vicente (38666 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
• La Media Luna (6 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the North (5 minutes by car)
• Tondoroque Dos (6 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Nayarit, by popular vote:
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