Day trip from San Rafael to La Pintana
La Pintana lies 241 km (150 mi) north-west of San Rafael, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 241 km (150 mi) apart, La Pintana is a realistic day trip from San Rafael: about 3 h 55 min each way by road.
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| San Rafael | La Pintana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 118,009 | 201,178 |
| Elevation | 690 m (2,264 ft) | 630 m (2,067 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Postal codes | 4427–5753 | 8820000 |
What changes when you arrive in La Pintana
Crossing from Argentina into Chile: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Where to book tours and tickets in La Pintana
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Staying in La Pintana
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Common questions
How far is La Pintana from San Rafael?
241 km (150 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Rafael; by road roughly 294 km (183 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Rafael to La Pintana by road?
About 3 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Rafael and La Pintana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in La Pintana?
The Peso (CLP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.