The marble caves of patagonia chile are beautiful vibrant blue caverns partially submerged in the equally stunning turquoise waters of carrera lake.
Marble caves chili paddle.
The marble caves also called the capillas de mármol is one of the best hidden gems in chile s patagonia region if you are planning a trip down the scenic carretera austral highway in southern chile the marble caves is a must.
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.
Glide through these magical marble caves in chile on a kayak.
This natural wonder is just one more reason to visit this beautiful country.
The chilean marble caves are a unique place in southern chile in latinamerica.
The best place to start this adventure is in the little town of puerto rio tranquilo.
The lake itself is on the border of argentina and chile with the caves located on the chilean side.
The latitude of the marble caves of patagonia chile is 46 658146 and the longitude is 74 628151 the marble caves of patagonia chile is located at chile country in the caves place category with the gps coordinates of 46 39 29 3256 s and 74 37 41 3436 w.
Thanks to 2 drifting coconuts for letting us feature.
The caves are comprised of three main caverns.
The marble caves were formed by wave action over the last 6 200 years.
There are a few hostels but i opted to set up my tent in a communal camp site at the corner of town and save a few dollars.
If you prefer it is also possible to rent a kayak and paddle to the marble caves for about 35 000 clp 50 usd.
These beautiful caves are located in the middle of general carrera lake and can be only accessed by boat or kayak.
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 easiest way to explore the marble caves of chile is by boat from puerto rio tranquilo.
The marble caves most famous of them is the capilla de mármol marble chapel are located on lake general carrera buenos aires depends which side of the lake you are on patagonia chile the boat tours usually leave from puerto tranquillo a little town río ibáñez.
The chapel la capilla the cathedral el.
The amazing vibrant blue and grey cave chambers submerged to some extent all lay in memorizing turquoise.
We went kayaking to get the best pictures of the marbel cathedral flew above.
There are several operators offering boat tours of the marble caves for 10 000 clp 15 usd per person.
Groups can negotiate a reduced rate.