Rucăr is a commune situated in the north-eastern part of Argeș County in Romania. Located within the Carpathian Mountains, the administrative area is composed of two villages: Rucăr and Sătic. As of 2021, the total population of the commune was 5,259.
Historically, the region served as an important border zone between Wallachia and neighboring countries. In contemporary times, the area is a popular destination for tourists visiting from nearby Bran Castle.