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Marble caves chile turismo.
Inside the marble cave.
The lake is shared by chile and argentina and is known as lake buenos aires on the argentinian side.
The marble caves of patagonia chile also known as cuevas de marmol are located in the patagonian andes on a peninsula of solid marble.
We planned to spend a few days in the tiny village of puerto rio tranquilo in case of rain and clouds.
Groups can negotiate a reduced rate.
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 cave the chapel and an intricate system of water filled caverns called the marble cathedral.
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 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.
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 chapel la capilla the cathedral el.
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 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.
The marble caves of patagonia chile.
The lake itself is on the border of argentina and chile with the caves located on the chilean side.
The easiest way to explore the marble caves of chile is by boat from puerto rio tranquilo.
The caves are situated in the patagonian andes.
These beautiful caves are located in the middle of general carrera lake and can be only accessed by boat or kayak.
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.
Doug died in the frigid waters of general carrera lake that created these marble caves.
There are several operators offering boat tours of the marble caves for 10 000 clp 15 usd per person.
The marble caverns are three different structures.
The formation of the caves has taken more than.
The marble caves of patagonia chile are beautiful vibrant blue caverns partially submerged in the equally stunning turquoise waters of carrera lake.