The village is a popular stop along chile s carretera austral and is the launching point for tours to see the caves.
Marble caves chile turismo.
The marble caves are mineral formations made of calcium carbonate located in the general carrera lake chile just a few miles from the small village of puerto tranquilo.
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 caves are comprised of three main caverns.
The chapel la capilla the cathedral el.
The lake is shared by chile and argentina and is known as lake buenos aires on the argentinian side.
Chile s cavernas de mármol or marble caves is one of those places but that didn t stop us from curating some photos that showcase this system of caves in patagonia.
The marble caves of patagonia are unique natural wonder and a tourist destination situated on the shores of gral carrera island situated on the chile side of the lake.
More specifically the marble caves are sitting on a peninsula of marble that borders lake general carrera as it is called in chile.
The lake itself is on the border of argentina and chile with the caves located on the chilean side.
The formation of the caves has taken more than.
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 marble caves of patagonia chile are beautiful vibrant blue caverns partially submerged in the equally stunning turquoise waters of carrera lake.
We planned to spend a few days in the tiny village of puerto rio tranquilo in case of rain and clouds.
The easiest way to explore the marble caves of chile is by boat from puerto rio tranquilo.
The marble caverns are three different structures.
There are several operators offering boat tours of the marble caves for 10 000 clp 15 usd per person.
The cathedral the chapel and the cave are the three formations that make up this natural spectacle that will certainly leave you breathless.
The marble caves of patagonia chile.
Inside the marble cave.
Doug died in the frigid waters of general carrera lake that created these marble caves.
These beautiful caves are located in the middle of general carrera lake and can be only accessed by boat or kayak.
The cave the chapel and an intricate system of water filled caverns called the marble cathedral.
The caves are situated in the patagonian andes.
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