Marble Caves — Attraction in Coyhaique

Such a magical place. I recommend going in a kayak bc you can take longer and really appreciate this geological masterpiece. Otherwise, in a boat you probably won't get personalized pictures, the time you spend there is a third (or less) compared to kayaks, plus in kayaks you get way closer to the marble. One great tip to save some money. If you book it at any of the town agencies, it will cost you 45,000 CLP. Instead, ask where kayak companies keep their kayaks?, where will you meet to start the adventure? the answer will be "bahia mansa". Don't book at the town. Head down to bahia mansa. There's a local family that owns the land where every kayak company keeps their kayaks and pays a fee to this family. Instead, book directly with the family. They have their own kayaks, and they charge 35,000 CLP for the same adventure. (you can even bargain a little further when you go in a small group. we did). The experience with them was great. the guide was chill. he took pictures for us. he had very good knowledge and was able to answer every question we had. he didn't rush us. Basically, he let us enjoy the experience as...

General Carrera Lake (Chilean part) or Lake Buenos Aires (Argentine part) is a lake located in Patagonia and shared by Argentina and Chile. The Marble Caves, Marble Chapel, and Marble Cathedral are unusual geological formations located on the shoreline midway along the General Carrera lake's length. They represent a group of caverns, columns, and tunnels formed in monoliths of marble. The Marble Caves have been formed by wave action over the last 6,200 years. These caves have formed in a pure marble and are bathed in the deep blue water of General Carrera Lake. The lake is of glacial origin and is surrounded by the Andes mountain range. The ice of glaciers contains small particles and, when the ice melts, many particles remain suspended in the water. This gives an unusual effect – the glacial meltwater is slightly turbid and it refracts the blue part of sunlight. Due to this the water of General Carrera Lake has a...

Las Cuevas de Mármol (The Marble Caves) sit in the middle of General Carrera Lake, which lies between Chile and Argentina. These tunnels and caves are only reachable by boat but are more than worth any inconvenience this mode of travel might create for some. When one finally arrives at the Marble Caves and the Marble Cathedral, she or he will quickly be confronted by a beauty that is nothing short of overwhelming. Swooping arches of ice and rock that have been formed by more than 6,000 years of water lapping against the rock walls of the caves immediately affirms for the onlooker that, although remote, the caves at which she or he is wondering in amazement easily rank among the most beautiful places on earth. If time permits a return to the caves during different seasons and times of year, experiencing the beauty of the caves will only intensify, as the waters within the caves actually change color depending on the...