The caves are named after the nearby marble arch a natural limestone arch at the upstream end of cladagh glen under which the cladagh river flows.
Marble caves chile wikipedia.
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.
Traveling by bus in chile is less expensive than in argentina so instead of going up to bariloche which costs over usd 130 per person for a 24h journey and departs every other day we decided to go through chile and visit the 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.
Many photography students travel here to capture these beautiful sights.
The marble caves of patagonia chile are beautiful vibrant blue caverns partially submerged in the equally stunning turquoise waters of carrera lake.
Marble chapel chile 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.
These caves are one of the most spectacular caves in the world.
The caves are formed from three rivers draining off the northern slopes of cuilcagh mountain which combine underground to form the cladagh.
They were formed in top of the lake.
On the surface the river emerges from the largest karst resurgence.
The lake itself is on the border of argentina and chile with the caves located on the chilean side.
Carved into the patagonian andes the cuevas de.
They change color from mostly blue yellow and green.
If you are planning a trip down the scenic carretera austral highway in southern chile the marble caves is a must.
The marble caves have been formed by wave action over the last 6 200 years.
The marble caves marble chapel and marble cathedral are unusual geological formations located on the shoreline midway along the lake s length.
Sometimes lights change the refection of the caves.
All the photos in this post are from the puerto sanchez marble caves.
They represent a group of caverns columns and tunnels formed in monoliths of marble.
The marble caves also called the capillas de mármol is one of the best hidden gems in chile s patagonia region.