Marble Caves (Capillas de Mármol)
Santuario de la Naturaleza Capillas de Mármol
Marble caves on General Carrera Lake, sculpted by the lake water over thousands of years. White, gray and blue striped walls reflect the turquoise water, and the caves are hailed as among the most beautiful in the world.
The cave system is made up of three parts, the “Cathedral,” the “Chapel” and the “Caves,” and it is a nature reserve. From the lakeshore at Puerto Río Tranquilo, a small boat takes about 15 minutes to reach the caves. A boat tour lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours and carries about 6 to 8 people. In peak season the cost is roughly 20,000–25,000 Chilean pesos per person. You can also join a kayak group to paddle into the narrow caves. Winds and waves on the lake change quickly. The afternoon often brings wind that halts boat trips, so it is best to set off in the morning and keep a spare day in your schedule. Life jackets must be worn, as the lake water is icy.
Opening hours
Daytime, weather and waves permitting, roughly 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Marble Caves
- Puerto Sánchez & Marble Caverns
- Lake Tranquilo
- Puerto Guadal
- Bahía Murta
- Cascada La Nutria (Exploradores Valley)
- Puerto Bertrand & Lake Bertrand
- Confluence of Baker and Neff Rivers