Mother nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.
Marble caves chile in winter.
Thankfully our second day in town looked like it would be a clear morning.
If you prefer it is also possible to rent a kayak and paddle to the marble caves for about 35 000 clp 50 usd.
The day was cold but the wind was low and the sunshine was perfect.
The good news is that puerto rio tranquilo is on.
To visit marble caves you need to arrive in puerto rio tranquilo first.
Groups can negotiate a reduced rate.
When road tripping carretera austral from north to south there s a big chance that you will either want to cross borders to argentina in chile chico when traveling by car or in villa o higgins when traveling by public transport or on a bike.
We headed down to the docks and joined a group.
Marble caves is also known as marble caverns as well as marble cathedral and marble chapel although these terms may refer to particular formations in the area.
It is a unique geological formation featuring a group of caverns tunnels and pillars created in monoliths of marble and formed by waves over the last 6 000 years or so.
The marble caves of patagonia chile also known as cuevas de marmol are located in the patagonian andes on a peninsula of solid marble.
The cathedral the chapel and the cave are the three formations that make up this natural spectacle that will certainly leave you breathless.
The easiest way to explore the marble caves of chile is by boat from puerto rio tranquilo.
The marble caves of patagonia chile are beautiful vibrant blue caverns partially submerged in the equally stunning turquoise waters of carrera lake.
The lake itself is on the border of argentina and chile with the caves located on the chilean side.
The boat ride to the caves takes about a half an hour.
Efforts to preserve patagonia for future generations are beginning to extend to the marble caves.
There are several operators offering boat tours of the marble caves for 10 000 clp 15 usd per person.
How to visit marble caves.
The marble caves is a group of caves made of marble situated in the chile portion of the general carrera lake in south america.
Marble caves one of the most isolated natural treasures of the world the marble caves capillas de mármol are a series of sculpted caves in the general carrera lake in the heart of patagonia.
Discover marble caves of chile chico in puerto río tranquilo chile.
