The caves are situated in the patagonian andes.
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There are several operators offering boat tours of the marble caves for 10 000 clp 15 usd per person.
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.
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 marble caves of patagonia chile also known as cuevas de marmol are located in the patagonian andes on a peninsula of solid marble.
The formation of the caves has taken more than.
The amazing vibrant blue and grey cave chambers submerged to some extent all lay in memorizing turquoise.
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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.
The easiest way to explore the marble caves of chile is by boat from puerto rio tranquilo.
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 lake is of glacial origin and is surrounded by the andes mountain range.
These beautiful caves are located in the middle of general carrera lake and can be only accessed by boat or kayak.
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The marble caves of patagonia chile lat long coordinates info.
More specifically the marble caves are sitting on a peninsula of marble that borders lake general carrera as it is called in chile.
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 drains to the pacific ocean on the west through the baker river.
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 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.
