The magnificent marble caves have formed over the last 6000 years as the water melted from the nearby glaciers filling up general carrera lake and washing up against these solid rocks slowly carving out intricate caverns columns and tunnel systems.
Closest airport to marble caves chile.
If you prefer it is also possible to rent a kayak and paddle to the marble caves for about 35 000 clp 50 usd.
General carrera lake chilean part officially renamed in 1959 or lake buenos aires argentine part is a lake located in patagonia and shared by argentina and chile both names are internationally accepted.
However it is quite difficult to get there and for that reason not many people actually go.
The property provides free private parking and free wifi.
The marble caves patagonia are a gorgeous sight to see in chile.
Located in bahía murta residencial marianela offers a garden.
The lake drains to the pacific ocean on the west through the baker river.
The easiest way to explore the marble caves of chile is by boat from puerto rio tranquilo.
The marble caves and marble cathedral are best reached via puerto tranquilo chile.
So if you also want to visit this famous natural wonder for yourself this blog has everything you need to know about how to get to the marble caves in patagonia chile.
We planned to spend a few days in the tiny village of puerto rio tranquilo in case of rain and clouds.
The village is a popular stop along chile s carretera austral and is the launching point for tours to see the caves.
1 5 hour boat trip to and around marble caves see 804 traveler reviews 1 178 candid photos and great deals for chile chico chile at tripadvisor.
Puerto tranquilo 6 3 miles from marble caves cabañas patagon explorador a property with barbecue facilities is located in puerto tranquilo 1 8 miles from marble chapels.
Chile s marble caves is one of the most extraordinary places to visit in south america.
From santiago de chile i would recommend to fly to balmaceda nearest airport to coyhaique and continue from there by car.
Doug died in the frigid waters of general carrera lake that created these marble caves.
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.
The lake is of glacial origin and is surrounded by the andes mountain range.
What are the marble caves.
There are several operators offering boat tours of the marble caves for 10 000 clp 15 usd per person.