The easiest way to explore the marble caves of chile is by boat from puerto rio tranquilo.
Marble cave chile city.
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.
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 cave the chapel and an intricate system of water filled caverns called the marble cathedral.
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.
We planned to spend a few days in the tiny village of puerto rio tranquilo in case of rain and clouds.
The cathedral the chapel and the cave are the three formations that make up this natural spectacle that will certainly leave you breathless.
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 caverns are three different structures.
The village is a popular stop along chile s carretera austral and is the launching point for tours to see the caves.
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.
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.
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 marble caves of patagonia chile lat long coordinates info.
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.
Inside the marble cave.
There are several operators offering boat tours of the marble caves for 10 000 clp 15 usd per person.
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.