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.
Marble cave chile city.
These beautiful caves are located in the middle of general carrera lake and can be only accessed by boat or kayak.
The easiest way to explore the marble caves of chile is by boat from puerto rio tranquilo.
The marble caverns are three different structures.
Marvel cave is a national natural landmark located just west of branson missouri on top of roark mountain in stone county the cave was known by the osage indians in the early 16th century after a tribe member fell through the cave s main entrance a sinkhole there is evidence that in 1541 the spanish explored the cave but the first recorded expedition was in 1869 led by henry t.
Doug died in the frigid waters of general carrera lake that created these marble caves.
The cathedral the chapel and the cave are the three formations that make up this natural spectacle that will certainly leave you breathless.
There are several operators offering boat tours of the marble caves for 10 000 clp 15 usd per person.
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 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.
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 lat long coordinates info.
We planned to spend a few days in the tiny village of puerto rio tranquilo in case of rain and clouds.
The amazing vibrant blue and grey cave chambers submerged to some extent all lay in memorizing turquoise.
The village is a popular stop along chile s carretera austral and is the launching point for tours to see the caves.
Inside the marble cave.
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.
Marble caves one of the most isolated natural treasures of the world the marble caves capillas de mármol are a series of sculpted caves in the general carrera lake in the heart of patagonia.