We headed down to the docks and joined a group.
Marble caves chile in winter.
These beautiful caves are located in the middle of general carrera lake and can be only accessed by boat or kayak.
To visit marble caves you need to arrive in puerto rio tranquilo first.
Thankfully our second day in town looked like it would be a clear morning.
The day was cold but the wind was low and the sunshine was perfect.
The lake itself is on the border of argentina and chile with the caves located on the chilean side.
How to visit marble caves.
The boat ride to the caves takes about a half an hour.
The good news is that puerto rio tranquilo is on.
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.
Mother nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.
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.
The marble caves of patagonia chile are beautiful vibrant blue caverns partially submerged in the equally stunning turquoise waters of carrera lake.
There are several operators offering boat tours of the marble caves for 10 000 clp 15 usd per person.
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.
Discover marble caves of chile chico in puerto río tranquilo chile.
Groups can negotiate a reduced rate.
The marble caves is a group of caves made of marble situated in the chile portion of the general carrera lake in south america.
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.
In winter the waters recede to reveal parts of the caves that are usually below the surface.
Efforts to preserve patagonia for future generations are beginning to extend to the marble caves.
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.