San Rafael
Water-rich eastern Antioquia town about 108 km from Medellín, with natural pools, waterfalls, river tubing on the Río Arenal, panela mills and community tourism routes. Its Fiestas del Río take place each January.
- Río Arenal tubing
- Charcos del Gato and La Lora
- Ruta Agroturística El Palmar
- Fiestas del Río (first long weekend of January)
- Local tourism network for pools and rivers
Why we listed it
Listed by Gobernación de Antioquia (turismo): Town profile, 108 km / 2 h 35 min from Medellín, attractions, Fiestas del Río.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026