Marble Caves
Capillas de Mármol
Marble caves carved by the lake water on General Carrera Lake. Blue-green water reflects against striped rock walls, creating a dreamlike scene.
The cave system is formed by three groups of marble rock formations: the "Cathedral," the "Chapel" and the "Caves." A small boat from the port of Puerto Río Tranquilo takes about 15 minutes to reach them, and the boat can sail right into the caves. You can also join a kayak tour for a close-up view. The journey takes about 1–1.5 hours. Trips are cancelled when wind and waves are strong, so it is best to set out in the morning. It is about 220 km from Coyhaique and requires an overnight stay in Río Tranquilo.
Opening hours
Daytime, per boat schedule (weather permitting)
Nearby sights
- Marble Caves (Capillas de Mármol)
- Puerto Sánchez & Marble Caverns
- Lake Tranquilo
- Bahía Murta
- Puerto Guadal
- Cascada La Nutria (Exploradores Valley)
- Puerto Bertrand & Lake Bertrand
- Confluence of Baker and Neff Rivers